Jeff Graham
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 50 TOTAL
Jeff's actions
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Nature
Do Nature Activities
I will engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 45 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 60 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
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.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
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.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Nature
Have Meetings Outside
I will schedule 30 minute(s) of work meetings or phone calls outside each day.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Food
Join a Local CSA
I will sign up for a local CSA (consumer-supported agriculture).
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
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.
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.
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
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.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 3 meal(s) per day from local producers.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
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.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Transportation
Use Muscle Power
I will only use muscle-powered transportation.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 5 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 3.0 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
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.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
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
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.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
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.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 4 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
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Jeff Graham 8/24/2016 7:06 PMReady to save the planet