
Scout Northway
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 961 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO30disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO120gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO30meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO30plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO16pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO3.2pounds of paperhave been saved
Scout's actions
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
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.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
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 Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
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.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
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.
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
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.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
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
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
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.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Transportation
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
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.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Participant Feed
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Scout Northway 10/12/2016 8:59 AMI'm super excited to get started! :)