Francesca Varela
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 291 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO4.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO120gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO15meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO60minutesspent exercising
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UP TO24minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO40minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO30organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO76plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO4.4pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO0.8pounds of paperhave been saved
Francesca's actions
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
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.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 10 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Health
Audit Toxic Products In My Home
I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
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.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 5-minute walk outside each day.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 2 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
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
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.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
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