Lynette Printup

NYPA

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
461 TOTAL

participant impact

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miles

traveled by bus
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3.0

lightbulbs

replaced
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55

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spent learning
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pounds of CO2

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miles

not traveled by car

Lynette's actions

Materials

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

#46 Water Saving - Home

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Social Justice

Learn about Local Indigenous Practices

#39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Women and Girls

Connect With A Nonprofit

#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders

I will connect with a local nonprofit working on womens' or girls' issues in my community, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings and Cities

Choose LED Bulbs

#33 LED Lighting (Household)

I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings and Cities

Plan to Insulate

#31 Insulation

I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Use

Learn about Temperate Forests

#12 Temperate Forests

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity Generation

Learn More About Geothermal Energy

#18 Geothermal

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transport

Use Public Transit

#37 Mass Transit

I will use public transit 0 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.0 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Social Justice

What did you learn about indigenous peoples' land management that you can apply in your own life?
Lynette Printup 4/23/2019 6:40 AM
Companion gardening make good use of a small area of land

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transport

How has your access to various kinds of transporation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?
Lynette Printup 4/23/2019 6:36 AM
There is no public transportation available where I live. I combine trips and drive an efficient car.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials

Name some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?
Lynette Printup 4/23/2019 6:34 AM
What we pour down the drain really impacts our watershed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Use

As you learn more about the scope and seriousness of the environmental challenges we face, what impact does that have on your thinking and actions? What are the parts that feel overwhelming? What parts help you feel hopeful?
Lynette Printup 4/23/2019 6:31 AM
It makes me think about the products I use and how they impact the environment

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation

Geothermal energy is reliable, abundant, and efficient. Project Drawdown states that public investment will play a crucial role in its expansion. In what ways (i.e. with money, time, advocacy) can you invest in geothermal energy?
Lynette Printup 4/23/2019 6:27 AM
I need to learn more about this renewable energy

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings and Cities

What are some of the benefits of making your home more energy efficient?
Lynette Printup 4/20/2019 11:02 AM
Better insulation in my ceiling means lower heating and cooling costs

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings and Cities

Changing lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?
Lynette Printup 4/20/2019 11:00 AM
These bulbs are a lot brighter than the old ones

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Women and Girls

What are the most pressing issues for women and girls in your community?
Lynette Printup 4/20/2019 10:56 AM
Access to affordable healthcare

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Lynette Printup 4/14/2019 1:28 PM
I carry reusable shopping bags in my car so they're on hand for grocery day.

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