
Barbralu Cohen
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 961 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1,140minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO135milestraveled by bike
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UP TO98pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO0.0peoplehelped
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UP TO2.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO18milestraveled by foot
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UP TO14disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO390minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO24zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO6.9poundswaste composted
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UP TO7.0outdoor mealsconsumed
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UP TO39organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO480minutesspent exercising
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UP TO13locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO280gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO26meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO31minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO28plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Barbralu's actions
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 15 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Community
Connect with a Nonprofit
I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 0 person(s) who are in need each day.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Simplicity
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Nature
Eat Meals Outside
I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.
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.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
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
Happiness
I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 15 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 7.99 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 40-minute walk outside each day.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 2 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 1.21 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
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.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
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.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
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.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 40 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 31 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Food
Join a Local CSA
I will sign up for a local CSA (consumer-supported agriculture).
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.)
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per 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.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 7 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Community
Express my Support
I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 40 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Participant Feed
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Barbralu Cohen 10/26/2016 1:10 PM -
Barbralu Cohen 10/20/2016 7:06 AMI love this! Thank you for providing a platform from which I can reaffirm reducing how heavy (or light) my footprint is on this planet. Now I better go research Leave No Trace! -
Barbralu Cohen 10/04/2016 7:23 AMWhoa! It's gratifying to see how much our family already does, but I'm excited and intimidated to take our likes to the next, more sustainable level.