Megan Dugan
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 180 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0conversationwith a person
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UP TO28gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO3.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO2.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO25minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO2.2pounds of CO2have been saved
Megan's actions
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Community
Raise Money for a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another nonprofit.
Health
Audit Toxic Products In My Home
I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per 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.
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.
Waste
Buy Food and Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water.
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.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Energy
Heat and Cool Naturally
I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per 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.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.
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.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 20 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
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
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 5 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Waste
Visit a Waste Management Facility
I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
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
Meet my Neighbors
I will meet 1 new neighbor(s) per day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
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