Carwyn Edwards
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 530 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO600gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO15locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO45milestraveled by foot
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UP TO1,350minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO900minutesspent exercising
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UP TO30plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO10poundswaste composted
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UP TO43pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO3.2pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO15zero-waste mealsconsumed
Carwyn's actions
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
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 60 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.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
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
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
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.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.
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
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 90 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 3 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 1.76 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
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.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
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.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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