Lacey Kaufman
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,119 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO95meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO798milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO798milestraveled by bus
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UP TO200minutesspent exercising
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UP TO20minutesspent learning
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UP TO754pounds of CO2have been saved
Lacey's actions
Transport
Use Muscle Power
#49 Cars
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
Transport
Test Drive an Electric Bike
#69 Electric Bikes
I will test drive an electric bike at a local distributor to see if it makes sense to use one in place of my car, or to extend the area I can cover by bike.
Transport
Stay on the Ground
#43 Airplanes, #63 Telepresence
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Electricity Generation
Solar Water Consultation
#41 Solar Water
I will contact a local installer/distributor to see if a solar water heater makes sense for my house.
Electricity Generation
Advocate for Solar Installation
#10 Rooftop Solar
I will create a plan to and advocate for solar installation at my business, apartment building, or campus.
Electricity Generation
Support Companies Leading in Green Energy
#8 Solar Farms
I will use my spending power to reward companies leading in purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.
Electricity Generation
Rooftop Solar Consultation
#10 Rooftop Solar
After researching the incentives at the federal, state, utility, and local levels, I will contact a local installer/distributor for a solar panel installation consultation on my house.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 20 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Land Use
Choose Better Wood Products
#38 Forest Protection
I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
#35 Bamboo
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Transport
Use Public Transit
#37 Mass Transit
I will use public transit 42 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 23.76 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transport
Conduct Virtual Meetings
#63 Telepresence
I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 5 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Buildings and Cities
Go for a Daily Walk
#54 Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 10 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Materials
Go Paperless
#70 Recycled Paper
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
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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Lacey Kaufman 4/24/2019 2:47 PMLast day to get points! Let's win this thing! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Solar Water ConsultationDiversifying our energy supply and improving public health are just two benefits of renewable energy. What other motivators inspire you to consider installing a solar water heater in your home?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Advocate for Solar InstallationHow does advocating for rooftop solar connect to your values? How might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the shift to clean energy?
Lacey Kaufman 4/23/2019 2:23 PMThe use of solar energy is a great way to conserve our resources, and is especially smart here in Colorado where we get so much sun. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsIn your opinion, what contributes to people in North America eating more meat than any other countries? What does this say about North American values and ways of living?
Lacey Kaufman 4/23/2019 2:22 PMI think it's based on the meat industry here. Raising livestock has been big business in North America for a very long time. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Buy BambooAre bamboo alternatives readily available in your community? If not, what are other sustainable alternatives?
Lacey Kaufman 4/23/2019 2:19 PMYes, I've seen bamboo furniture and flooring available in my community. -
Lacey Kaufman 4/23/2019 2:17 PMIt's almost over! Get those points, TS! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Use Muscle PowerHow do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience or enjoyment differ while walking, riding transit, biking or driving?
Lacey Kaufman 4/23/2019 2:17 PMWhen I take public transportation or walk I engage with my community more. I'm more aware of the people and activities around me. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Conduct Virtual MeetingsHow can you ensure that your virtual meetings honor your values and your company's culture?
Lacey Kaufman 4/22/2019 2:28 PMBy starting the meetings on time, having a preset agenda, limiting discussions outside of the agenda topics, making sure everyone is respectful in the meeting, and ending the meeting on time or early. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Forest-Friendly Foods 1How is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?
Lacey Kaufman 4/22/2019 2:27 PMThe farming of palm for palm oil is a huge part of deforestation. Palm oil is an additive in a lot of foods, so eating fewer of those (or none at all) helps decrease my negative impact. -
Lacey Kaufman 4/22/2019 2:24 PMThe challenge is almost over. Only a few days left to earn points!