Carolyn Shearer
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 195 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO15gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO5.0lightbulbsreplaced
Carolyn's actions
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.
Women and Girls
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Buildings and Cities
Choose LED Bulbs
#33 LED Lighting (Household)
I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Women and Girls
Support Women-Owned Businesses
#62 Women Smallholders
I will support women-owned businesses when I shop this month.
Food
composting
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
Food
Support Nutrient Management
#65 Nutrient Management
I will buy from organic and local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Choose LED BulbsChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next?
Carolyn Shearer 4/12/2018 2:40 PMI think we need to check windows and doors to make sure they are sealed properly. This could save a lot of energy. -
Carolyn Shearer 4/12/2018 2:24 PMDoing this challenge has made me much more aware of organic verses non organic fresh produce at the store. I have found it most cases it isn't much more money to go with the organic. The benefits outway the extra cost anyway! :-) -
Carolyn Shearer 4/04/2018 11:27 AMHope the PLF gets lots of participants in this challenge! There are so many ways you can participate, check it out!! -
Carolyn Shearer 4/04/2018 10:50 AMWe live in the country and always plant a large garden every year. This year I am committed to starting a composting bin. I am very excited to get started on this project!