Kate K
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 250 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO36gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO4.0milestraveled by bus
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UP TO3.0minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO4.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO6.1pounds of CO2have been saved
Kate's actions
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
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
Happiness
I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
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
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 a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
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.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 5 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 5.48 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 1-minute walk outside each day.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 2 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.87 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Community
Meet my Neighbors
I will meet 1 new neighbor(s) per day.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Waste
Buy Food and Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water.
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
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.
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