Dillon Klassen
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 790 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO340gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO3.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO1.0lightbulbreplaced
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UP TO6.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO9.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO216milestraveled by bus
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UP TO18milestraveled by foot
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UP TO240minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO840minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO60minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO2.0neighborsmet
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UP TO9.0organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO8.0outdoor mealsconsumed
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UP TO136plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO54pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.3pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO24zero-waste mealsconsumed
Dillon's actions
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.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 8 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
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
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 8 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 3 hour(s) in my community.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Community
Raise Money for a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another nonprofit.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
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
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.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
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.
Nature
Eat Meals Outside
I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.
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.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
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
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
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
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.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
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.
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.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 24 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 3.45 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
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.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 2 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 1.61 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.
Community
Meet my Neighbors
I will meet 2 new neighbor(s) per day.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 1 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Energy
Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle
Research or test drive an electric car or bike.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
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Dillon Klassen 10/14/2016 12:57 PMSo eco. Much wow.