
Lori Paddock
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 1,360 Total
Participant Impact
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up to4lightbulbsreplaced
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up to36meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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up to30minutesspent outdoors
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up to405plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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up to600minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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up to2,516gallons of waterhave been saved
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up to36whole food mealsconsumed
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up to36zero-waste mealsconsumed
Lori's Actions
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Health
Audit Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Community
Become and Equity Leader
I will join a group on campus that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion.
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.
Water
Wash Only Full Loads of Laundry
I will conserve water by only doing full loads of laundry.
Energy
Ditch The Halogen Desk Lamp
I will replace my halogen desk lamp with an LED bulb.
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.
Waste
Reduce Unwanted Mail
I will reduce the amount of unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).
Energy
Ditch The AC
I will use a fan instead of a window air conditioner.
Community
Connect with a Nonprofit
I will connect with a local nonprofit and find out how I can get involved.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
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.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not working or studying.
Health
Skip Partying
I will refrain from going out during the week and instead choose sober and healthy activities like exercising, advocating for change and getting outdoors.
Community
Register to Vote
I will register to vote with my state or local election office.
Nature
Go for a Hike
I will take a 30-minute hike in nature.
Nature
Explore Campus Nature
I will spend time getting acquainted with the nature on or near my campus.
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.
Health
Cut Out Harmful Self-Care Products
I will check labels on my shampoo, lotions and/or beauty products. I'll replace products that use known carcinogens such as formaldehyde, cocamide diethanolamine, DMDM hydantoin or benzene.
Food
Shop at Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op, or join a CSA.
Simplicity
Study Breaks
I will take regular study breaks to de-stress.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Food
Zero-Waste Meals
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Food
Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, and only buying the ingredients I need.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Food
Smart Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Transportation
Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Water
If It's Yellow Let It Mellow
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
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.
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Feed
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Lori Paddock 4/28/2017 8:08 PMHave a wonderful summer everyone!! -
Lori Paddock 4/27/2017 7:03 PMI left my purse at home today. Since I'm limiting my driving trips, I wasn't able to go to Walmart after work today and I'm not going out again tonight. Grocery shopping will have to wait till tomorrow. -
Lori Paddock 4/26/2017 3:05 PM -
Lori Paddock 4/25/2017 10:53 AMAlmost forgot to flush the toilet at the library. Bet they wouldn't appreciate my attempt to conserve water.... -
Lori Paddock 4/24/2017 7:55 PMCutting down on waste has one drawback. The garbage can takes longer to fill and starts to stink! -
Lori Paddock 4/22/2017 11:36 PMLiving alone is good when you're saving water by not flushing the toilet regularly. LOL -
Lori Paddock 4/21/2017 3:58 PMWent for ice cream with my granddaughter and walked up and down 3rd st in Mac. Beautiful day! -
Lori Paddock 4/20/2017 1:06 PMAnother beautiful day between rainstorms. I spent time with my granddaughters. -
Lori Paddock 4/19/2017 6:51 AMI'm really enjoying my meatless, non processed food breakfasts! -
Lori Paddock 4/18/2017 1:04 PMSuch a beautiful day in Portland, almost hated to com back to the valley.