Gordon Barker
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 165 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO9.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO44gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO60minutesspent exercising
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UP TO2.0organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.4poundswaste composted
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UP TO3.3pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO9.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
Gordon's actions
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero waste 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.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 2 meal(s) per day from local producers.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Energy
Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle
Research or test drive an electric car or bike.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Health
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 5 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per 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
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste 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
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
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.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
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