Will Snoad
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 325 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO21disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO120gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO90milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO180minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO2.0neighborsmet
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UP TO6.0peoplehelped
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UP TO42plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2.1poundswaste composted
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UP TO3.5pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO0.4pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO6.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
Will's actions
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.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 2 person(s) who are in need 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.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Transportation
Try Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 30 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.06 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 7 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
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.
Community
Meet my Neighbors
I will meet 1 new neighbor(s) per day.
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
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 7 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
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
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 7 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
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.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Simplicity
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 60-minute walk outside each day.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
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