Jen Lind
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 670 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO90gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO3.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO1.0meatless or vegan mealconsumed
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UP TO60minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO30minutesspent exercising
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UP TO1.0neighbormet
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UP TO1.0organic mealconsumed
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UP TO1.1pounds of CO2have been saved
Jen's actions
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
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.
Community
Meet my Neighbors
I will meet 1 new neighbor(s) per 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.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.
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.
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.
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.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
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.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
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
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
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.
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.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
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.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
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.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
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.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 4 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 2.18 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
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.
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
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 10 hour(s) in my community.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
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