
Rhonda Chambers
"Working toward a more sustainable and conscientious lifestyle that will leave this planet a better place for our grandbabies. "
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 1,346 Total
Participant Impact
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up to15peoplemet
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up to67disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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up to12lightbulbsreplaced
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up to63meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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up to300minutesspent outdoors
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up to12pounds of paperhave been saved
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up to4hoursvolunteered
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up to3,888gallons of waterhave been saved
Rhonda's Actions
Simplicity
Organize a Course
I will organize NWEI's discussion course 'Voluntary Simplicity' with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
Health
Support Polution Reduction
I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.
Community
Connect with a Nonprofit
I will connect with a local nonprofit and find out how I can get involved.
Nature
Class or Extracurricular Meetings Outside
I will host a meeting or class outside.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.
Community
Volunteer in my Community/on Campus
I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community or on campus.
Water
Brush My Teeth Without Running Water
I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
Water
Wash Only Full Loads of Laundry
I will conserve water by only doing full loads of laundry.
Food
Shop at Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op, or join a CSA.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 12 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Community
Register to Vote
I will register to vote with my state or local election office.
Waste
Recycle Everything I Can
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Community
Grow Your Community
I will introduce myself to 1 new classmate(s) or academic professional(s) per day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.
Food
Reduce Dining Hall Waste
I will carefully fill my plate in the dining hall and take only what I can eat. I'll also inquire about ways to improve composting and use of recyclable foodware.
Waste
Reduce Food Packaging
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Waste
Print Double Sided
I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.
Energy
Ditch The AC
I will use a fan instead of a window air conditioner.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden or window pot in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Community
Express my Support
I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental advocacy.
Community
Host a Guest Speaker
I will work to get my school to host a guest speaker on an issue that matters to me.
Water
Watch A Water Documentary
I will watch a documentary about water and the environment.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Nature
Explore Campus Nature
I will spend time getting acquainted with the nature on or near my campus.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Water
Research My Water Supply
I will learn more about my own local watershed and where my water comes from and identify any conservation or water quality issues.
Nature
Go for a Hike
I will take a 60-minute hike in nature.
Feed
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Rhonda Chambers 5/09/2017 5:25 AMThanks to NWEI for creating this EcoChallenge and encouraging us all to make baby steps toward lasting changes which protect our environment! Even after this semester is over, I'm committed to maintain and improve my own personal habits concerning environmental protection.-
David Macek (Ecochallenge.org Staff) 5/09/2017 8:42 AMThat's amazing Rhonda, thank you for sharing your journey with us!
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Rhonda Chambers 5/07/2017 11:58 AMGorgeous day today! Beautiful worship experience this morning! ^_^
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Rhonda Chambers 5/06/2017 1:15 PMEven though classes are officially over, I still enjoy working toward a better environment. Gonna keep going as much as I can! -
Rhonda Chambers 5/05/2017 9:08 AMBuying in bulk at Costco and noticed they offered new paper towels made from post consumer recycled materials. In the spirit of being green, I eagerly brought home a package of 15 rolls. My husband was skeptical, but I insisted this was another way we could benefit the environment and save trees. With great anticipation, I opened our first roll and set it in the kitchen.
All I can say is my husband was right.
This was NOT a good purchase and is actually worse for the environment. We are having to use more sheets to get the same job done. They are horrible. They look and feel like gas station bathroom paper towels. Poorly made with very little absorbancy. Completely underwhelmed. Seriously unimpressed.
If companies are going to be truly green, make a decent product please so we can encourage more people to focus on saving the environment. With products like this, people will avoid purchasing anything labled "green" or "made from recycled materials" and rightfully so. This screams "cheap!"
Very disappointed... :( -
Rhonda Chambers 5/04/2017 7:33 AMKilling myself for two major papers and final exams next week.....
Ughhhhhhhh... could really use some simplicity right now.... -
Rhonda Chambers 5/03/2017 1:14 PMSo cool to see all the wonderful dishes each team created! Love all the great photography and each dish was unique - one team even created a micro greens martini! Everything looked delicious! -
Rhonda Chambers 5/02/2017 4:34 PMTomorrow we get to see how everyone's micro green dishes turned out! I'm excited to see all the interesting entrees everyone created. So cool to know that we were able to grow our own greens. Hopefully this experience will encourage everyone to grow other fun foods! -
Rhonda Chambers 5/01/2017 5:42 PMAnxious to see about our microgreen challenge and the final results! I'm sure it will be a wide array of tasty dishes. I hope everyone shares their recipes. -
Rhonda Chambers 4/30/2017 11:59 AMAnxious to work on more simplicity.... and as soon as school gets out, I will!!!
Hallelujah! -
Rhonda Chambers 4/29/2017 7:52 PMEnjoying the cooler temperatures!