Jackie Manz
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 320 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0conversationwith a person
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UP TO63gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO40hoursvolunteered
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UP TO5.0milestraveled by foot
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UP TO105minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1.0organic mealconsumed
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UP TO1.0personhelped
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UP TO5.1pounds of CO2have been saved
Jackie's actions
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
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
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.
Community
Pick up the Phone
I will make 3 phone call(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate community or planet-friendly policies.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 90-minute walk outside each day.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 15 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
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.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 40 hour(s) in my community.
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.
Community
Talk to my Friends
I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 1 friends per day about the issue.
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.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
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.
Community
Raise Money for a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another nonprofit.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 5 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 4.02 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.
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