Tim Ervin
"Just trying to leave as little an impression as possible. "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 385 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO300gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO28milestraveled by bike
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UP TO10poundswaste composted
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UP TO17pounds of CO2have been saved
Tim's actions
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 2 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.24 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Health
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 4 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
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.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Waste
Buy Food and Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Community
Connect with a Nonprofit
I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
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