
Dante Gomez
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 685 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO405minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO2.2pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO8.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO5.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO6.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO0.7poundswaste composted
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UP TO6.0organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO2.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO40gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO4.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO10plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Dante 's actions
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a 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.
Nature
Do Nature Activities
I will engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 120 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.)
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Nature
Have Meetings Outside
I will schedule 30 minute(s) of work meetings or phone calls outside each day.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Energy
Heat and Cool Naturally
I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Food
100-Mile Diet
I'm up for a serious challenge! I will only eat food that has been raised and cultivated within a hundred-mile radius of where I live.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 45-minute walk outside each day.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
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.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 120 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
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
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
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
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Water
Ditch the Lawn
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save water, money, and time cutting the grass.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 3 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 5.57 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Simplicity
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 8 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Community
Raise Money for a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another nonprofit.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Waste
Set up Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
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
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 180 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 7 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
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.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
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.
Health
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Nature
Eat Meals Outside
I will eat 2 meal(s) outside each day.
Nature
Join an Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Energy
Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle
Research or test drive an electric car or bike.
Water
Install Greywater Catchment
I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Community
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Participant Feed
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Dante Gomez 10/12/2016 11:28 AMLiving on an island is not as difficult as you may think. If you envision your town as an island, you will find yourself living more sustainably.-
Jerry Richardson 10/26/2016 9:15 AM
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