

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
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.
Food
composting
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
Women and Girls
Support Women-Owned Businesses
#62 Women Smallholders
I will support women-owned businesses when I shop this month.
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
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.
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.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and CitiesChanging 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!