Sarah Cowan
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 486 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.3pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO870minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO12pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO10lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO48disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO450minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO450minutesspent exercising
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UP TO337gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO420minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO42plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Sarah's actions
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
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.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
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.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
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.
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
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 2 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
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.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Health
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 4 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
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
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