Kevin Streeter
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 561 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO13disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO485gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO54locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO35meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO48organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO8.3poundswaste composted
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UP TO14pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO2.7pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO78zero-waste mealsconsumed
Kevin's actions
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 6 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
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.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 5 meatless meal(s) per 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.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 6 meal(s) per day from local producers.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 6 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
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.
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
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water 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.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water 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.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 6 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per 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.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 5 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
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Kevin Streeter 10/22/2016 8:11 AMGot sidelined by travel but back on track now! -
Kevin Streeter 9/28/2016 2:45 PMI'm surprised at how much of this I already do, and how much more I could be doing!