Matthew Lane
"Awaiting Further Commands, Cap'n!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 406 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO22disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO88gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO11meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO11plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO12pounds of CO2have been saved
Matthew's actions
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
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
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
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
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
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Participant Feed
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Matthew Lane 10/28/2016 9:52 AMMade my last push! Now just keep going! -
Matthew Lane 10/27/2016 2:51 PMAlmost Friday...! -
Matthew Lane 10/26/2016 3:46 PMGot a couple days left to try to hit the recycling station and maybe a trail run... -
Matthew Lane 10/25/2016 2:55 PMWhat's the best thing anyone has used the Chinook Book for? -
Matthew Lane 10/24/2016 2:27 PMMade it to the farmers' market, recycling center, and left no trace. :) -
Matthew Lane 10/21/2016 12:30 PMGoing to try to hit the farmers' market this weekend! -
Matthew Lane 10/20/2016 2:54 PMI should go back and look at other possible challenges to add... -
Matthew Lane 10/19/2016 4:20 PMStill gotta get to the farmers' market! -
Matthew Lane 10/18/2016 11:51 AMPlugging along... -
Matthew Lane 10/17/2016 12:20 PMGood weekend to conserve!