Amy Evans
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 331 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO0.2pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO1.0conversationwith a person
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UP TO2.2pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO4.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO1.0disposable cupnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO6.0organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.0locally sourced mealconsumed
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UP TO72gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO3.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Amy's actions
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
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.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 2 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 2.54 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.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
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.
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.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.
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.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
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.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients 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 1 friends per day about the issue.
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