Jo Feldman
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 351 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO96gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO495minutesspent outdoors
Jo's actions
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 15 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Transportation
Practice fuel efficient driving
I will maintain a steady highway speed on the highway, accelerate and decelerate gently, not idle my car for more than 2 minutes, and make sure my tires are inflated.
Energy
Heat and Cool Naturally
I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.
Water
REDUCE WATER FOR CLOTHES
I will wear clothes until they are dirty and only run the washing machine for full loads.
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.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Energy
Dry Clothes Efficiently
I will use a clothesline or the dryer's automatic setting (not the timer).
Water
Brush My Teeth Without Running Water
I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
Transportation
Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Sustainability
Diversify my Friends
I will increase the cultural diversity of my friend group.
Nature
Do Nature Activities
I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my family, for 30 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Sustainability
Share my Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.
Sustainability
Host a House Party
I will host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue.
Transportation
FOLLOW LINK TRANSIT ON FACEBOOK
I will follow Link Transit on Facebook. Action Resource > >
Sustainability
Express my Support
I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions. Action Resource > >
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?
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Jo Feldman 5/26/2017 4:30 PMI feel that many of these challenges will stick with us after this final day -
Jo Feldman 5/24/2017 6:18 PMClothes dry fast in the wind and its less damaging to the materials than sun. -
Jo Feldman 5/23/2017 10:20 PMI realized how much water is wasted when hand washing, I now turn off the faucet while I scrub! -
Jo Feldman 5/22/2017 3:54 PMAlready getting hot out there! Be sure and use water efficiently, water your gardens (or lawns) in the early morning or late evening to help reduce evaporation. -
Jo Feldman 5/21/2017 12:11 PMUsing environmentally friendly sunscreen!-
Joan Qazi 5/21/2017 8:13 PMYou are our point winner on the team so far!
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Jo Feldman 5/20/2017 10:39 AMSpent time weeding the garden this morning with my dog, we both enjoy this nice weather. -
Jo Feldman 5/19/2017 3:11 PMRemember to stay hydrated on these warm days, and be sure to bring your reusable water bottle with you! -
Jo Feldman 5/18/2017 4:30 PMTaking my reusable water bottle everywhere! -
Jo Feldman 5/18/2017 4:26 PMI am grateful for these beautiful sunshine filled days, although I do miss the rain for the garden. Hoping for a sprinkle tonight so I don't have to water... -
Jo Feldman 5/17/2017 8:26 AMToday looks like a great day to hang clothes on the line!