Angel Barnett
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 691 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO260gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO6.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO13meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO360minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO13plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO9.0poundswaste composted
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UP TO13pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO12zero-waste mealsconsumed
Angel's actions
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.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
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.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Waste
Buy Food and Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each 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.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Energy
Upgrade my Windows
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Water
Ditch the Lawn
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save water, money, and time cutting the grass.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
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
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Participant Feed
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Angel Barnett 10/19/2016 9:12 PMGetting some more efficient utilities from Community Partnership! New central heating system, new exhaust fan in bathroom, and new water heater! What a great program :)-
Nancy Johnston 10/24/2016 11:15 PMTell me more about this.
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Angel Barnett 10/18/2016 9:19 PM"I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods." This is the hardest one for me by far! I have it under control most of the day, but then dessert time comes around...