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October 14 - October 28, 2016
Ashley Sonoff's avatar

Ashley Sonoff

Green is the New Black

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 125 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    disposable cup
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    8.0
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    2.0
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    11
    miles
    traveled by bus
  • UP TO
    15
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    2.0
    organic meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    6.0
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    0.7
    pounds
    waste composted
  • UP TO
    4.8
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Ashley's actions

Waste

Compost Food Waste

I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Transportation

Use Public Transit

I will use public transit 11 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 4.8 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Energy

Disable Screen Savers

I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Join a Local CSA

I will sign up for a local CSA (consumer-supported agriculture).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Become a Master Recyler/Composter

I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Recycle all Recyclable Materials

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Transportation

Just Drive Less

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Whole Food Diet

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Eat Meatless Meals

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Visit a Local Farm

I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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  • Ashley Sonoff's avatar
    Ashley Sonoff 10/20/2016 2:49 PM
    It felt great to get outside yesterday for a quick walk on my lunch break. Even though it was short, I came back feeling refreshed for the afternoon! Does COG ever organize lunch walking groups?