Carrissa Baer
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 640 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO0.6pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO180minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO52pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO15peoplehelped
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UP TO4.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO15disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO180minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO9.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO2.1poundswaste composted
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UP TO3.0outdoor mealsconsumed
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UP TO6.0organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO90minutesspent exercising
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UP TO261gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO90minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO30plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO120milestraveled by carpool
Carrissa's actions
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
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.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 5 person(s) who are in need each day.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
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 a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Transportation
Try Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 40 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 16.15 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 60 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
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.
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.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
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
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
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.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Waste
Set up Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Health
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Nature
Eat Meals Outside
I will eat 1 meal(s) 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.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
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Carrissa Baer 10/19/2016 11:17 AMWe can do this guys!!! Keep up the good work! -
Carrissa Baer 10/17/2016 10:46 AMLET'S DO THIS