Nic Hofmann
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 390 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO15disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO420gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO10hoursvolunteered
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UP TO45milestraveled by bus
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UP TO15milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO1,800minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO13outdoor mealsconsumed
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UP TO60plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO10poundswaste composted
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UP TO77pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO3.2pounds of paperhave been saved
Nic's actions
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Energy
Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle
Research or test drive an electric car or bike.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Nature
Do Nature Activities
I will engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 60 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.)
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
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.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 3 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 2.84 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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.
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
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.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Nature
Eat Meals Outside
I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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
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.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 10 hour(s) in my community.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Transportation
Try Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 1 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.21 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Create Your Own Action
Tree Planting
Get out and volunteer in a tree planting
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