Jenny Goodman
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 430 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO12disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO200gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO6.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO12meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO20milestraveled by bus
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UP TO20milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO120minutesspent exercising
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UP TO615minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO120minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO12organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO10plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO5.5poundswaste composted
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UP TO18pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.7pounds of paperhave been saved
Jenny's actions
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
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.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 1 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.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
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
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 10 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 45-minute walk outside each day.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 10 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
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.
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.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 2 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to -0.02 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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.
Transportation
Try Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 2 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.5 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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.
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