Leone Gholston

Oregon State Bar

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
443 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

2.0

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

180

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

20

lightbulbs

replaced

Leone's actions

Food

composting

#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste

I will start a compost bin where I live.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Reduce Animal Products

#4 Plant-Rich Diet

I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Land Use

Buy Bamboo

#35 Bamboo

When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Women and Girls

Support Women-Owned Businesses

#62 Women Smallholders

I will support women-owned businesses when I shop this month.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Leone Gholston 4/25/2018 7:16 AM
It 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.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials

How could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
Leone Gholston 4/23/2018 10:30 AM
I 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.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

What 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 AM
Promotion 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!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials

What would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?
Leone Gholston 4/19/2018 7:05 AM
I am fortunate that my region has plenty of water - but I have considered the gutter water collectors to water my yard...

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Use

Are bamboo alternatives readily available in your community? If not, what are other sustainable alternatives?
Leone Gholston 4/19/2018 7:03 AM
Bamboo is readily available - but other options include reclaimed wood from old buildings/barns, using a re-store for home projects, etc.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Producing 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 AM
I 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!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation

Your 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 AM
Actually 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!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings and Cities

How does improving your home's energy efficiency help you better live out your values?
Leone Gholston 4/19/2018 6:56 AM
Minimizing electrical & gas waste is important! Yes, we need SOME, but not to waste it.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings and Cities

Changing lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next?
Leone Gholston 4/19/2018 6:55 AM
rechargeable batteries maybe? Tho have had poor results in the past...

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Leone Gholston 4/12/2018 7:40 AM
I was unable to meet my vegan meal goal due to my coworker pushing fish tacos...there is always today!

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