
Reed Lacy
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,010 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO18disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO620gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO5.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO30lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO27meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO25milestraveled by bike
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UP TO90minutesspent exercising
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UP TO385minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO180minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO1.0neighbormet
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UP TO30peoplehelped
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UP TO27plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO5.5poundswaste composted
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UP TO32pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO18zero-waste mealsconsumed
Reed's actions
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 5 hour(s) in my community.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Health
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
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.
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.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a 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.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
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.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 20 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
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
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 10 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 5 person(s) who are in need each day.
Energy
Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle
Research or test drive an electric car or bike.
Community
Meet my Neighbors
I will meet 1 new neighbor(s) per day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
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.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and 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
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
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
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.
Water
Install a Toilet Tank Bank
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 10 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
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
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 5 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 4.47 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 30 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
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