Lyric McKnight
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,485 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO42conversationswith people
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UP TO42disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO630gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO20hoursvolunteered
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UP TO6.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO42meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO420minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO140minutesspent exercising
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UP TO195minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO26organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO13outdoor mealsconsumed
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UP TO10peoplehelped
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UP TO42plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO9.7poundswaste composted
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UP TO11pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO2.9pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO12zero-waste mealsconsumed
Lyric's actions
Food
Advocate for more Food Options
I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
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.
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.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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.
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.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Health
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 0 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
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.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Health
Audit Toxic Products In My Home
I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from 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.
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.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 3 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 3 friends per day about the issue.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Simplicity
Have a Garage Sale
I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.
Energy
Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle
Research or test drive an electric car or bike.
Community
Raise Money for a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another nonprofit.
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.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
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.
Simplicity
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
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.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Water
Ditch the Lawn
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save water, money, and time cutting the grass.
Food
Animal-free diet
I will adopt a diet free of animal products.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.
Community
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.
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.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 15 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
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.
Nature
Eat Meals Outside
I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 0 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.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 10 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 20 hour(s) in my community.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
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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