Carolyn Plemons
4/15/2022 4:20 PM
Place my washing machine and dishwasher on the water conversation settings.
Carolyn Plemons
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 395 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO140gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO60minutesspent learning
Carolyn's actions
Climate & Ecosystems
Participate in Comerica's Master of Sustainability Awareness Program
I will sign up for Comerica's Master of Sustainability Awareness Program and will work on my MSA Seedling level certification (or higher certifications for existing MSA participants).
Basic Needs & Security
Know Your Produce
SDG #2 Zero Hunger
I will visit ewg.org to learn about and use their Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen produce lists.
Basic Needs & Security
Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will spend 60 minutes learning about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.
Education & Livelihood
Work-Life Balance
SDG #8 Work & Economy
During the workday, I will schedule time for daily rest during work days to practice work-life balance.
Basic Needs & Security
Calculate Your Water Footprint
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.
Basic Needs & Security
Take 5-Minute Or Less Showers
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & SecurityWith 5-minute or less showers reducing your water footprint, what do you plan to add next to your water conservation habits?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & SecurityWhat is one way you will reduce your water use? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your water use?
Carolyn Plemons 4/15/2022 4:11 PMI have now been conserving water and having family members take shorter showers, turning off the water while brushing their teeth and turning off the water while soaping and rubbing their hands during hand washing. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & LivelihoodHow does practicing a work-life balance create a more sustainable life for you? How might it contribute to sustainability more broadly?
Carolyn Plemons 4/04/2022 6:59 AMWith COVID, I am working from home. I have found I work more and take less breaks or time for myself and family. I will now make a point to break for lunch making sure to connect with my husband or check on a family member by phone during this time. -
Carolyn Plemons 4/04/2022 6:43 AMAnything I can do to help future generations, I am all in. My goal is to cut back or do away with my families use of plastic.