Margaret Hayes
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 1,555 Total
Participant Impact
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up to12meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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up to3.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
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up to160milestraveled by carpool
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up to30milestraveled by foot
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up to108pounds of CO2have been saved
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up to5.0lightbulbsreplaced
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up to18disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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up to0.4pounds of paperhave been saved
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up to84plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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up to5.5poundswaste composted
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up to276gallons of waterhave been saved
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up to90minutesspent exercising
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up to8.0hoursvolunteered
Margaret's Actions
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 8 hour(s) in my community.
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.
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.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
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.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
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.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 3 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
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.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Transportation
Try Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 160 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
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.
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.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Community
Host a House Party
I will host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an issue that matters to me.
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
Lobby for Reusables
I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
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.
Waste
Set up Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
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.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
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.