Darci Roberts
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 455 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO400gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO450minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO165minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO18plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO16pounds of CO2have been saved
Darci's actions
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
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside 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.
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
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 15 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
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.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Participant Feed
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Darci Roberts 10/19/2016 10:21 AMRain or shine, I have been walking outside. I have used my social media time with taking an additional walk at night. Go me! -
Darci Roberts 10/06/2016 1:32 PMI just completed an Online Energy Audit. I am surprised by the low score I received. I now know to be more energy efficient, I need to update my appliances.