Lindsey Melton

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POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
196 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

180

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

240

minutes

of additional sleep
UP TO

75

minutes

spent exercising

Lindsey's actions

Energy

Switch to Cold Water

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Avoid Disposables

I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Healthy Sleep

I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Contribute to building the vision for public transit's future

I will complete the Link Transit questionnaire (MAY 20th DEADLINE) at letsthinklink.org. Action Resource > >

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Happiness

I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Drive Less

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

I will exercise daily for 15 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Recycle Everything I Can

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

Lindsey Melton 5/24/2017 10:25 PM

I went to hunters wife today and brought my jar for my smoothie. Forgot my cup for my herbal tea, so had to get a to go cup, but skipped the straw.

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Lindsey Melton 5/21/2017 10:30 PM

Went together with my family to the Bike park at Squilchuck. They rode the park while I hiked! Such a fun day

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Lindsey Melton 5/20/2017 9:16 PM

Really enjoying the extra exercise! Especially walks with my family!

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Lindsey Melton 5/16/2017 8:25 PM

1. I am grateful for my son's preschool teacher who is so caring and patient with the kids. She went above and beyond today with care for my son. 2. I am grateful for my parents who are so supportive and take such good care of me and my family. 3. Grateful for this eco challenge that helps me to be more mindful of my purchases and choices

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Lindsey Melton 5/16/2017 8:23 PM

Remembered my reusable bag today and used it while grocery shopping!

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Lindsey Melton 5/15/2017 8:04 PM

I took my own mug to the coffee shop today to avoid plastic cups and straws!

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