Ashley Becker
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 531 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO75disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO120gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO5.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO450minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO75plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO16pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO3.2pounds of paperhave been saved
Ashley's actions
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
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 Mug
I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
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.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Waste
Set up Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
Health
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per 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.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
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
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a 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.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
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