Thomas Holahan
"I am aware of my effect on others and what I do or say encourages others to do as well"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 413 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO6.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO27more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO28plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO9.7poundswaste composted
Thomas's actions
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day by composting my food or learning how to.
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.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
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.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Health
Avoid refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
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.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
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 > >
Energy
CHECK OUT THE CHELAN PUD WEBSITE
I will spend 10 minutes checking out all the energy-saving opportunities on Chelan PUD's web page, ConservationMakesCents.org. Action Resource > >
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Transportation
Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
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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Thomas Holahan 5/26/2017 6:11 PMSo this is it... Enjoying all the great new habits that will save me money, help the environment, put me in touch with like minded conservationists and put plenty of fair-trade chocolate in my grasp :cD -
Thomas Holahan 5/25/2017 8:56 PMWow can this challenge really be coming to an end? I just got a new Wi-Fi thermostat that geocaches my location and installed it tonight. -
Thomas Holahan 5/24/2017 7:43 PMI replaced more old light bulbs with new LED ones today - Thank you Lowes for having the right lights, the bright lights, and the right price! -
Thomas Holahan 5/23/2017 9:19 PMToday I worked in the yard and drank lots of water from my steel link transit bottle. Now if only I had some LT sun block or LT Aloe Vera to resolve my latest mistake... -
Thomas Holahan 5/22/2017 6:23 PMToday I let the cool air of the morning fill our home and then when the sun hit the warm side of the house, I closed all the windows and blinds
and let the house trap the cool air for several more hours- free energy! Love it! -
Thomas Holahan 5/21/2017 10:47 PMI went through all the weed and insect killer products in my shed and plan to dispose of them properly by filling out the forms from the USDA. -
Thomas Holahan 5/20/2017 4:02 PMVisited a new trail today at Horse Lake - very nice start to my day! -
Thomas Holahan 5/19/2017 8:28 PMInstead of riding my car to my destination tonight, I walked instead. It was a beautiful night and I said hello to other folks who walked as well. -
Thomas Holahan 5/18/2017 8:56 PMVisited Chelan County PUD web site and learned more about using the sun to heat my water and the rebates from the federal government to install panels for my home. 30% this year and next but reducing in 2019 and gone gone gone by 2021. -
Thomas Holahan 5/17/2017 4:39 PMI utilized some remote tools to eliminate driving to customers sites today - saved my company money and saved fuel