Matthew Ormsby
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 465 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO12disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO285gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO7.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO150milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO60minutesspent exercising
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UP TO300minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO70minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO12plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO66pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO0.4pounds of paperhave been saved
Matthew's actions
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Nature
Do Nature Activities
I will engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 20 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)
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
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 20 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Waste
Buy Food and Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 10 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.
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.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 20 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
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.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 20 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
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
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
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.
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.
Transportation
Try Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 50 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 18.9 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
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Matthew Ormsby 10/28/2016 8:27 AM2 weeks and many lessons learned: long hot showers are overrated, it's easy to say no to plastic bags, social media is a time-suck, time with friends, family, and outdoors are the best. -
Matthew Ormsby 10/26/2016 9:12 AMi've been living by the 2 degree lower rule for a while now, so i've gotten used to it. adding another 2 degrees hasn't hurt at all...that's what they make blankets for! -
Matthew Ormsby 10/24/2016 9:51 AMsome of these tasks are becoming habits! -
Matthew Ormsby 10/24/2016 9:49 AMgorgeous day to spend outside. even got around to cleaning up my garden. -
Matthew Ormsby 10/21/2016 4:31 PMweek 1 down, 1 to go. -
Matthew Ormsby 10/19/2016 1:56 PMdeadlines looming, but i promised not to work more than 8 hours a day... -
Matthew Ormsby 10/18/2016 5:42 AMacorn squash for dinner. sunrise this morning. i'm ready for today. -
Matthew Ormsby 10/17/2016 9:41 AMi hate that i didn't check in, but that i still accomplished my goals over the weekend. -
Matthew Ormsby 10/13/2016 10:42 AMLuke Stairwalker vs. Darth Elevator, hilarious -
Matthew Ormsby 10/10/2016 11:36 AMAnyone else having trouble with the 'referal email' not working?-
Megan Beveridge 10/10/2016 2:41 PMIf you're trying to use Alyssa's work email, she used her personal I think! You'll have to ask her for it.
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