Maria Anguiano
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 260 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO112gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO45minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO18plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO0.6pounds of paperhave been saved
Maria's actions
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.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Nature
Do Nature Activities
I will engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 15 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) 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.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
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
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 15 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.
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.
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.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
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.
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.
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.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
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