Cynthia Garoutte
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 620 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO7.0conversationswith people
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UP TO45disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO519gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO10hoursvolunteered
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UP TO5.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO24meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO260milestraveled by bus
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UP TO42milestraveled by foot
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UP TO420minutesspent exercising
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UP TO1,055minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO420minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO14neighborsmet
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UP TO14organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO15outdoor mealsconsumed
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UP TO30peoplehelped
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UP TO150plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO9.7poundswaste composted
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UP TO89pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO15zero-waste mealsconsumed
Cynthia's actions
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Community
Raise Money for a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another nonprofit.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
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.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 20 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 4.03 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 3 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 2.58 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 10 hour(s) in my community.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Nature
Have Meetings Outside
I will schedule 1 minute(s) of work meetings or phone calls outside each 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.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Waste
Buy Food and Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Community
Meet my Neighbors
I will meet 1 new neighbor(s) per day.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
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.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Nature
Eat Meals Outside
I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 2 person(s) who are in need each day.
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.
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
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.)
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
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
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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.
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