Meia Matsuda
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 476 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.3pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO15minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO35pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO150minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO3.4poundswaste composted
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UP TO3.0outdoor mealsconsumed
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UP TO15organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO345gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO90milestraveled by bus
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UP TO15meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.0minuteof additional sleep
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UP TO10plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Meia's actions
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
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.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
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.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 3 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 15 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 4.57 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Simplicity
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Nature
Eat Meals Outside
I will eat 3 meal(s) outside each day.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Buy Food and Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water.
Nature
Join an Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.
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
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 1 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
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.
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.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
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.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
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.
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