Whitney Penny

WVHS

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
204 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

105

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

12

meatless or vegan meals

consumed

Whitney 's actions

Sustainability

Diversify my Friends

I will increase the cultural diversity of my friend group.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Replace Showerhead

I will replace my showerhead with an Energy Star-certified low-flow showerhead.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

BORROW INSTEAD OF BUY

I will borrow items that I need, but plan to use infrequently, rather than purchase.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Eat Meatless Meals

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Eliminate Toxic Plastics

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Adjust the Thermostat

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Avoid Disposables

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

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Containers

I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.

COMPLETED 7
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 7
DAILY ACTIONS

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Whitney Penny 5/24/2017 12:05 PM

Since the weather has been warmer, I have not been running the thermostat at all. I have just been leaving my windows open overnight to bring in the cool air, then keeping the windows and blinds closed throughout the day.

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Whitney Penny 5/19/2017 10:53 AM

I replaced the shower head that came with my rental with a low flow shower head to reduce my water usage.

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Whitney Penny 5/17/2017 9:49 AM

I do not own a lawnmower, but live close enough to my parents' house that I just borrow their lawn mower each week instead of buying my own. It is nice to own things, but this will reduce the amount of 'junk' I have in the long-run and know another mower won't be going to the dump eventually.

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