kara bertsch
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 20 TOTAL
kara's actions
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
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 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Food
Join a Local CSA
I will sign up for a local CSA (consumer-supported agriculture).
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
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.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 20 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per 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
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
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.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
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