Ashley Gorze
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 460 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0disposable cupnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO16gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO9.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO20minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO60minutesspent exercising
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UP TO130minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO6.0organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.0personhelped
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UP TO24plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.4poundswaste composted
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UP TO2.2pounds of CO2have been saved
Ashley's actions
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Nature
Do Nature Activities
I will engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 30 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.)
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
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
Animal-free diet
I will adopt a diet free of animal products.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 5 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Waste
Become a Master Recyler/Composter
I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
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.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Energy
Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle
Research or test drive an electric car or bike.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 10 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
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.
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.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 5 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
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.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk 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.
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.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
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.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.
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.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
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 a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 8 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 8 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Waste
Buy Food and Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Health
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
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