Tao Bian
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 10 TOTAL
Tao's actions
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Water
Ditch the Lawn
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save water, money, and time cutting the grass.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 10 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Community
Host a House Party
I will host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an issue that matters to me.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 10 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Transportation
Use Muscle Power
I will only use muscle-powered transportation.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Waste
Become a Master Recyler/Composter
I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.
Nature
Do Nature Activities
I will engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 30 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)
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.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 0 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
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