Meghan Murray
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 315 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO0.0conversationswith people
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UP TO28disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO120gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO4.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO16locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO60meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO288minutesspent exercising
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UP TO1,115minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO420minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO56organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO90plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO10poundswaste composted
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UP TO16pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO3.2pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO45zero-waste mealsconsumed
Meghan's actions
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community.
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 0 friends per day about the issue.
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
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 4 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 24 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
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
Ditch the Lawn
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save water, money, and time cutting the grass.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) 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
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 2 meal(s) per day from local producers.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
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.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 4 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 60-minute walk outside each day.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 4 meatless meal(s) per day.
Community
Host a House Party
I will host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an issue that matters to me.
Community
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Nature
Eat Meals Outside
I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Nature
Have Meetings Outside
I will schedule 10 minute(s) of work meetings or phone calls outside each day.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
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
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
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 Water Bottle
I will keep 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
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