Andrew Downes
"Just do it....tomorrow."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 506 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO425pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO2.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO1.0miletraveled by foot
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UP TO0.0gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO750milestraveled by carpool
Andrew's actions
Transportation
Try Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 50 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 28.23 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Water
Install a Toilet Tank Bank
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 1 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 1.51 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Participant Feed
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Andrew Downes 10/28/2016 12:18 PMEco Challenge is the best! Thanks so much for participating everyone! Can't wait for next year!!!!!!!!