
Mandy Flett
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 600 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.7pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO137pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO12lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO14disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO10poundswaste composted
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UP TO300gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO221milestraveled by bus
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UP TO112plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Mandy's actions
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
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.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
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
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
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
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
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
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.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 17 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 9.28 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 12 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
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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Mandy Flett 10/28/2016 8:32 AMThis was really fun participate in this year because I was starting to teach my son the importance of sustainability. -
Mandy Flett 10/18/2016 5:46 PMThis is a great motivator for me because I am trying to transition my toddler to take showers instead of baths. So we have been co-showering instead of baths. -
Mandy Flett 10/17/2016 12:57 PMIt is also nice to remember to use my grocery bags again instead of leaving them home. -
Mandy Flett 10/17/2016 12:56 PMWe placed 8 cubic yards of mulch in our front yard; looks great but a ton of work.