Jeri Chavis
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 405 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO240gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO3.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO60minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO6.0organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.4poundswaste composted
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UP TO2.2pounds of CO2have been saved
Jeri's actions
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.
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
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
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.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
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.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
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.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Waste
Buy Food and Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 20 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.42 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Simplicity
Have a Garage Sale
I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
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.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
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