Monica McAllister
"Inspire Friends and Family to be more sustainable and Eco-friendly!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 605 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO9.0conversationswith people
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UP TO13disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO315gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO170minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO80minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO24plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO14pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO2.7pounds of paperhave been saved
Monica's actions
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 a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 10 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
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.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 20 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Water
Install a Toilet Tank Bank
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
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.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a 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.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
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
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.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
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.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Waste
Become a Master Recyler/Composter
I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 10 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Simplicity
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
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.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 3 hour(s) in my community.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
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
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.
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