
Josien Croezen
"Go Greener!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 21 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0locally sourced mealconsumed
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UP TO2.0milestraveled by bike
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UP TO6.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.1pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO0.2pounds of paperhave been saved
Josien's actions
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
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
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 15 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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 3 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
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.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Energy
Use an Energy Meter
I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.
Community
Talk to my Friends
I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 1 friends per day about the issue.
Community
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 2 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.0 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
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 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 8 hour(s) in my community.
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
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.
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.
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