Travis Joyal
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 290 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO8.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO374gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO6.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO21milestraveled by bike
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UP TO240minutesspent exercising
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UP TO90minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO5.0outdoor mealsconsumed
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UP TO48plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO23pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.5pounds of paperhave been saved
Travis's actions
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
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.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
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.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 3 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 2.2 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
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.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
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.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 52 hour(s) in my community.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
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
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Nature
Eat Meals Outside
I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Community
Connect with a Nonprofit
I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
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