Joanne Austin
"Keep it simple and enjoy the ride."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 796 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO30disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO540gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0lightbulbreplaced
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UP TO14meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO140milestraveled by bike
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UP TO900minutesspent exercising
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UP TO750minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO780minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO13organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO5.0peoplehelped
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UP TO45plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO9.7poundswaste composted
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UP TO140pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO2.9pounds of paperhave been saved
Joanne's actions
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
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 a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per 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.
Waste
Lobby for Reusables
I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
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
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk 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.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 8.95 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 60 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each 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
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Simplicity
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 30 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Community
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.
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
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 1 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Water
Ditch the Lawn
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save water, money, and time cutting the grass.
Waste
Buy Food and Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Waste
Set up Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
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Joanne Austin 10/26/2016 9:57 AMIt's fun to see these stats pile up! '