Michele Espinoza
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 496 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO20conversationswith people
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UP TO96gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO9.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO420minutesspent exercising
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UP TO7.0outdoor mealsconsumed
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UP TO65plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO7.6poundswaste composted
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UP TO12pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO0.6pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO3.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
Michele's actions
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Community
Talk to my Friends
I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 2 friends per day about the issue.
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.
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.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
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
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once 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
Eat Meals Outside
I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 60 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 9 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
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.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Waste
Buy Food and Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
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.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
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.
Participant Feed
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Michele Espinoza 10/28/2016 1:50 PMGood luck everyone. Keep up the good work for our planet. -
Michele Espinoza 10/27/2016 2:57 PMCome on team, one more day! -
Michele Espinoza 10/25/2016 10:19 AMCome on team, you can do it! -
Michele Espinoza 10/25/2016 10:18 AM -
Michele Espinoza 10/24/2016 10:39 AMI'm feeling better already!