jan moy
"recycle, garden,de-clutter and others on a daily basis"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 920 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO45minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1.0conversationwith a person
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UP TO35pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO2.0peoplehelped
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UP TO2.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO2.0milestraveled by foot
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UP TO1.0hourvolunteered
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UP TO10minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO1.0zero-waste mealconsumed
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UP TO1.0outdoor mealconsumed
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UP TO1.0organic mealconsumed
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UP TO1.0meatless or vegan mealconsumed
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UP TO40milestraveled by carpool
jan's actions
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
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
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 4 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Waste
Buy Food and Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water.
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
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
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
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
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
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.
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
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 1 hour(s) in my community.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 2 person(s) who are in need each day.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 2 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 2.41 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Water
Ditch the Lawn
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save water, money, and time cutting the grass.
Water
Install Greywater Catchment
I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Transportation
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 1 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.55 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Transportation
Try Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 40 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 32.23 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Transportation
Use Muscle Power
I will only use muscle-powered transportation.
Create Your Own Action
jany challenge
de-clutter home, go outdoors daily, eat healthy and recycle
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Simplicity
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Simplicity
Have a Garage Sale
I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.
Energy
Use an Energy Meter
I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, e.g., solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Energy
Upgrade my Windows
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Energy
Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle
Research or test drive an electric car or bike.
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.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
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
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Food
100-Mile Diet
I'm up for a serious challenge! I will only eat food that has been raised and cultivated within a hundred-mile radius of where I live.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 45 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
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.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 10 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
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jan moy 10/25/2016 10:39 AMworking on my ecochallenge -
jan moy 8/25/2016 12:23 PMcome join me in helping our environment by joining the 2016 ecochallenge. accept daily challenges like walking, recycling and gardening to receive points towards gifts like the NW chinook book packed with coupons, please join my team! click here: http://2016.ecochallenge.org/