Jan Wilson
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 541 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO42disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1,037gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO23lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO780milestraveled by bus
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UP TO375minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1,680minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO26plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO9.7poundswaste composted
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UP TO54pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO2.5pounds of paperhave been saved
Jan's actions
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per 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.
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
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 75-minute walk outside each day.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
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
Install a Toilet Tank Bank
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
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.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 23 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 120 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days 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.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 60 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 2.96 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.
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