Karina Dzhyga
"Make this planet cleaner, happier, and stronger! :)"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 2,101 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0conversationwith a person
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UP TO10disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO60gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO4.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO12lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO1.0locally sourced mealconsumed
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UP TO3.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO90minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO60minutesspent exercising
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UP TO120minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO6.0organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO2.0outdoor mealsconsumed
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UP TO4.0peoplehelped
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UP TO15plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.4poundswaste composted
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UP TO3.3pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO0.4pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO9.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
Karina's actions
Food
100-Mile Diet
I'm up for a serious challenge! I will only eat food that has been raised and cultivated within a hundred-mile radius of where I live.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Food
Animal-free diet
I will adopt a diet free of animal products.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.
Community
Talk to my Friends
I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 1 friends per day about the issue.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Community
Connect with a Nonprofit
I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Nature
Join an Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Community
Share my Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.
Community
Host a House Party
I will host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an issue that matters to me.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 5 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Waste
Become a Master Recyler/Composter
I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
Waste
Buy Food and Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water.
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.
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 actions.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Waste
Lobby for Reusables
I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.
Waste
Set up Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
Waste
Visit a Waste Management Facility
I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.
Food
Advocate for more Food Options
I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.
Energy
Use an Energy Meter
I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.
Nature
Eat Meals Outside
I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Energy
Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle
Research or test drive an electric car or bike.
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Health
Support Pollution 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.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 45 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Health
Audit Toxic Products In My Home
I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Simplicity
Have a Garage Sale
I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
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
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
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
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
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.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
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.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
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.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Health
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 2 person(s) who are in need each day.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Create Your Own Action
be a good listener
let someone vent to you, you never know when they are having a bad day
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