Teal Hand
"To make my life as sustainable as possible while still having fun, touring, and exploring outdoors across the world."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 570 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO300minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO110milestraveled by bike
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UP TO81pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO5.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO50hoursvolunteered
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UP TO40disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO11zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO6.2poundswaste composted
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UP TO220gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO30plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Teal's actions
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste 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.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
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.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 50 hour(s) in my community.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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.
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
Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle
Research or test drive an electric car or bike.
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.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 11 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 8.07 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Transportation
Advocate for Greener Vehicles
I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.
Transportation
Use Muscle Power
I will only use muscle-powered transportation.
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Teal Hand 8/25/2016 11:13 AMI live my life as sustainable as I can, while enjoying every day as much as possible. I am a master when it comes to recycling and composting, I always bring re-usable bags to the grocery store, I consider the sociological, ethical, and environmental aspects of EVERY purchase I make, whether it's the brands or individual products that I buy (ALWAYS choose local!). I bike whenever possible and always push others to as well (for all the positive reasons). I volunteer in my community and plant trees when I can. Thanks for visiting my profile, hope you can make even more of an impact that I can!