Mia B
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 626 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO12disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO304gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO18meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO90minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO30minutesspent exercising
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UP TO390minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO3.0organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO108plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO4.8poundswaste composted
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UP TO9.9pounds of CO2have been saved
Mia's actions
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) 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.
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.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Health
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per 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.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 10 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 10 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a 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.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 11 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Transportation
Use Muscle Power
I will only use muscle-powered transportation.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients 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.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Energy
Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle
Research or test drive an electric car or bike.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Waste
Buy Food and Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water.
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