Peter Goldman
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 505 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO5.0conversationswith people
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UP TO80gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO6.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO8.0milestraveled by bike
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UP TO20minutesspent exercising
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UP TO240minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO2.0organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO10plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO11pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO2.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
Peter's actions
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 120 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 20 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
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.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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.
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.
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.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 4 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 4.54 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
Animal-free diet
I will adopt a diet free of animal products.
Community
Share my Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.
Community
Express my Support
I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Community
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Food
Join a Local CSA
I will sign up for a local CSA (consumer-supported agriculture).
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.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
Community
Talk to my Friends
I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 5 friends per day about the issue.
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.
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