Andrew Adams
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 220 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.1pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0zero-waste mealconsumed
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UP TO8.0gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO3.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Andrew 's actions
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.
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
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste 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.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 20 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
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.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
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.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
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
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.
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