Thomas Arm
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 80 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.1pounds of CO2have been saved
Thomas's actions
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
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.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 100 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 20 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 13.6 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
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.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
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.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 2 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 2.68 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
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.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
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