
andrew beyer
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 455 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO0.2pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO20minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO2.2pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO10lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO4.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO60minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO1.0organic mealconsumed
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UP TO126gallons of waterhave been saved
andrew's actions
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 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.
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.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk 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.
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.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per 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.
Waste
Visit a Waste Management Facility
I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients 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.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
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.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.