Michael Sallander
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 10 TOTAL
Michael's actions
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 5 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 4.02 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Food
Advocate for more Food Options
I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
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.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 3 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 2.2 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Heat and Cool Naturally
I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Waste
Choose Two-Sided Printing
I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided at work.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Energy
Power Down the Computer
I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 per day that I do this.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 15 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Nature
Eat Meals Outside
I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
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