Sarah M.
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 805 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0disposable cupnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO3.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.0meatless or vegan mealconsumed
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UP TO2.0organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO5.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO0.7poundswaste composted
Sarah's actions
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Energy
Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle
Research or test drive an electric car or bike.
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 Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
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
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Food
Animal-free diet
I will adopt a diet free of animal products.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
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.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
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.
Community
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Food
100-Mile Diet
I'm up for a serious challenge! I will only eat food that has been raised and cultivated within a hundred-mile radius of where I live.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
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.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 3 meal(s) per day from local producers.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 20 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 10 hour(s) in my community.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
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
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 60 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
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.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
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