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POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 130 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO30minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1.0conversationwith a person
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UP TO2.0peoplehelped
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UP TO40hoursvolunteered
d's actions
Simplicity
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 0 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.
Simplicity
Have a Garage Sale
I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.
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.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Nature
Do Nature Activities
I will engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 10 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)
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.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Food
Advocate for more Food Options
I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 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.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 10 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 3 meal(s) per day from local producers.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 10 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
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
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Nature
Join an Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 40 hour(s) in my community.
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.
Waste
Buy Food and Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water.
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