Nick Welch
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 696 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO250gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO20milestraveled by bus
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UP TO0.0milestraveled by foot
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UP TO0.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2.2pounds of CO2have been saved
Nick's actions
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per 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.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 0 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 0.0 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.0 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
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.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
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.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 0 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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
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.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Water
Ditch the Lawn
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save water, money, and time cutting the grass.
Energy
Use an Energy Meter
I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
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