Margaret Zhong
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 70 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0disposable cupnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.1pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO0.2pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO2.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
Margaret's actions
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
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.
Community
Connect with a Nonprofit
I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
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