
John Hawkins
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,135 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.0conversationswith people
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UP TO3.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO240gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO8.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO2.0milestraveled by foot
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UP TO30minutesspent exercising
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UP TO135minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO90minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO2.0outdoor mealsconsumed
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UP TO6.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2.1poundswaste composted
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UP TO4.4pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO3.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
John's actions
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 60 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
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.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
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.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
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.
Energy
Upgrade my Windows
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
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.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need 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
Visit a Waste Management Facility
I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
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.
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.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Nature
Eat Meals Outside
I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 15 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
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.
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.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 1 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 0.54 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
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.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Simplicity
Have a Garage Sale
I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.
Food
Join a Local CSA
I will sign up for a local CSA (consumer-supported agriculture).
Health
Audit Toxic Products In My Home
I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
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.
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.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 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.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
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.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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