Michael Saulnier
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 461 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO20gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO0.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO30minutesspent exercising
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UP TO30minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO4.0peoplehelped
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UP TO4.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO0.7poundswaste composted
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UP TO2.2pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO0.2pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO3.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
Michael's actions
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, e.g., solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
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
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Waste
Set up Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 26 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 1 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 1.21 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Water
Ditch the Lawn
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save water, money, and time cutting the grass.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 120 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
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
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 0 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Energy
Upgrade my Windows
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
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.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
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
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.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Energy
Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle
Research or test drive an electric car or bike.
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 Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
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.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 60 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 32.75 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 2 person(s) who are in need each day.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
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.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Food
Advocate for more Food Options
I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.
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
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Health
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
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
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Nature
Eat Meals Outside
I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 4 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Waste
Visit a Waste Management Facility
I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 90 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Waste
Become a Master Recyler/Composter
I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.
Create Your Own Action
Go Offline
Use a Power bar to Power down all non-essential electronics when not in use.
Participant Feed
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Michael Saulnier 10/28/2016 2:38 PMSome of these are more challenging to do than others.-
Karl Gieben 10/28/2016 9:35 PM
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