Justin Dittmann
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 565 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.9pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO112milestraveled by bike
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UP TO176pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO42disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO560minutesspent exercising
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UP TO238gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO56plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Justin's actions
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
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
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Energy
Upgrade my Windows
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
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.
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
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 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 40 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 8 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 11.5 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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
Use an Energy Meter
I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
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