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Leona Holahan

Link Transit ~ Missing Links

"Walk Softly"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 655 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    8.0
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    450
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    570
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    480
    minutes
    spent outdoors

Leona's actions

Nature

Tend a Garden

I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 60 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

DONATE UNNEEDED ITEMS

I will donate unneeded clothing, books, and household items rather than throwing them away.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

I will exercise daily for 45 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home

I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Fix Leaky Faucets

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

5-Minute Showers

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

COMPLETED 13
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

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 > >

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Explore my Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Reduce Unwanted Mail

I will reduce the amount of unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 8 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Replace Manual Thermostats

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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


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    Leona Holahan 5/27/2017 5:39 AM
    Being first is bittersweet as it shows  how neglectful I've been of this planet.  I will not only carry these new behaviors forward, I pledge to embrace a lifetime goal of seeking, assessing and amending my ways.  I hope that by this time next year I won't be anywhere near first!

    I can no longer blame "the other guy", the factory, the jet setters and politicians because I now realize I'm the other guy.  But, this group, YOU have accomplished the equilivant of stopping the damage of a factory of 744 employees in just two weeks!  I'm chuffed to be part of that!

    A big thanks to the Missing Links for their dogged determination, commitment and patience with my daily nagging emails but mostly I want to extend my thanks and appreciation to Climate Conversations, the NW Earth Institute and all the organizers of the EcoChallenge for bringing us this challenge and showing us the power of one, especially when all of us "ones" work together.  😃

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    Leona Holahan 5/26/2017 7:54 PM
    Programming this thing is harder than piloting the starship Enterprise but 76 degrees feels like 70!  Major improvement.  


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    Leona Holahan 5/26/2017 5:54 PM
    Loki wants to know if this heavy pre-formed plastic can be recycled?  I've always struggled with these.  Anyone out here know the answer?


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    Leona Holahan 5/26/2017 8:46 AM
    SHA-ZAM! 




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    Leona Holahan 5/25/2017 9:17 AM
    I will not take a long hot shower, I will not take a long hot shower, I will not take a long hot shower. 
     (Perhaps I better add that low flow shower head after all.)


     





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    Leona Holahan 5/24/2017 8:34 AM
    Here's a laugh for you:  The solid brass faucet I salvaged off Craigslist years ago started leaking just in time for the challenge.  Unfortunately, it turns out it have European fittings!   Our temporary solution has been to utilize these stunning universal handles that fall off every time you touch them while we seek replacements. 

    But... it is NOT leaking! 






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    Leona Holahan 5/23/2017 9:36 AM
    Coincidentally, a few weeks before the challenge, I started reading this report.  It stunned me.  I kept thinking, "Why hasn't someone done something before it got this bad ?"   (https://climate.nasa.gov/)   

    This challenge helped by showing me just how bad my personal impact is... it also gave me the tools to start changing.   Lots of tools!

    I can only change my small footprint but with all of you I feel the possibility of real impact.  Maybe it's not too late?  .

    My thanks to all of YOU and in particular, the volunteers who organized this challenge.



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    Leona Holahan 5/22/2017 12:16 PM
    Auditing toxic chemicals and found loads of outdated products I no longer use and had forgotten about!  Now to find disposal options for this and other items in my house.  I am so grateful for this challenge and how it helps me reassess my life and choices.  








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    Leona Holahan 5/21/2017 4:41 PM
    Thrift store shopping for curtains and found this imaculate vintage quilt instead.  The qualit, softness and detail are heavenly!  And....   wait for it....

    It was only $12.99!  🤗😍


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    Leona Holahan 5/21/2017 4:08 PM

    These dragon-tongue beans are from seed stock that has have been in my family for three generations that I can vouch for and likely much, much longer.  It's sad to think that these beauties likely won't survive climate change and future farmers will have to depend on genetically modified seeds that will adapt to the environments decline.  😢