Leone Gholston
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 443 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO180gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO20lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO2.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
Leone's actions
Women and Girls
Support Women-Owned Businesses
#62 Women Smallholders
I will support women-owned businesses when I shop this month.
Electricity Generation
Choose Renewable Energy or Purchase Renewable Energy Credits
#2 Wind Turbines (Onshore), #8 Solar Farms
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.
Buildings and Cities
Upgrade My Windows
#31 Insulation
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Buildings and Cities
Choose LED Bulbs
#33 LED Lighting (Household)
I will replace 20 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
#35 Bamboo
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Materials
Recycle Everything I Can
#55 Household Recycling
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Materials
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Food
composting
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
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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Leone Gholston 4/25/2018 7:16 AMIt sure can be tough to break habits like getting a lid on coffee cups, straws in drinks - but when you think of it adding up, it sounds ridiculous that these practices were ever the norm! It is too easy to hid your head in the sand and I hope we can find more sustainable ways for our most wasteful practices. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Recycle Everything I CanHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
Leone Gholston 4/23/2018 10:30 AMI use exclusively reusable grocery bags. I TRY to remember my own reusable coffee mug when getting a coffee treat. I don't know what I can do about to-go containers, other than refuse until they change their packaging, which is hard to do when you smell that food cart... I am on the lookout for a stainless straw also. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsWhat do you think contributes to people in North America eating more meat than other countries, and what does this say about North American values and ways of living? How do we start shifting a meat-focused food culture?
Leone Gholston 4/23/2018 10:26 AMPromotion and availability of fresh produce is vital, especially in low-income regions where higher fat/lower nutritious food is typically available. Community gardens help too! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Install a Low-Flow ShowerheadWhat would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?
Leone Gholston 4/19/2018 7:05 AMI am fortunate that my region has plenty of water - but I have considered the gutter water collectors to water my yard... -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Buy BambooAre bamboo alternatives readily available in your community? If not, what are other sustainable alternatives?
Leone Gholston 4/19/2018 7:03 AMBamboo is readily available - but other options include reclaimed wood from old buildings/barns, using a re-store for home projects, etc. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood compostingProducing uneaten food squanders many resources—seeds, water, energy, land, fertilizer, hours of labor, financial capital. Which of these motivates you the most to change your behavior regarding food waste?
Leone Gholston 4/19/2018 7:02 AMI hate wasting food but even worse is sending it to a landfill when I do - so composting at least re-uses some nutrients and minerals. Of course, not wasting food is still the goal! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Choose Renewable Energy or Purchase Renewable Energy CreditsYour utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your zipcode, and in your state. What steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?
Leone Gholston 4/19/2018 7:00 AMActually got my utility report yesterday. I have chosen the Green Source option and pay a bit more for 100% renewable energy - 74% wind, 21 solar, 3 biomass, 1 low-impact hydro and 1% geothermal. They say I avoided more than 6254 pounds of CO2 from entering the air. whoot! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Upgrade My WindowsHow does improving your home's energy efficiency help you better live out your values?
Leone Gholston 4/19/2018 6:56 AMMinimizing electrical & gas waste is important! Yes, we need SOME, but not to waste it. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Choose LED BulbsChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next?
Leone Gholston 4/19/2018 6:55 AMrechargeable batteries maybe? Tho have had poor results in the past... -
Leone Gholston 4/12/2018 7:40 AMI was unable to meet my vegan meal goal due to my coworker pushing fish tacos...there is always today!