Emily Marx
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 790 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO4.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO322gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO15lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO8.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO8.0milestraveled by bus
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UP TO120minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO2.0outdoor mealsconsumed
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UP TO8.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2.8poundswaste composted
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UP TO6.8pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO0.8pounds of paperhave been saved
Emily's actions
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.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
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.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
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.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 15 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
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.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 2 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.61 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
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
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Simplicity
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
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.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per 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.
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
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
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.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Nature
Eat Meals Outside
I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
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.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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