April Barrett
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 180 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0disposable cupnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO6.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO20milestraveled by bike
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UP TO60minutesspent exercising
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UP TO60minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO3.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO14pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO4.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
April's actions
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 60 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
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.
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.
Health
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 20 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 13.22 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Nature
Eat Meals Outside
I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.
Food
Animal-free diet
I will adopt a diet free of animal products.
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.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 60 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
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 3 meatless meal(s) per day.
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