Jay Olson
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 155 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0conversationwith a person
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UP TO3.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO8.0gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO30minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO100minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1.0organic mealconsumed
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UP TO3.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.1pounds of CO2have been saved
Jay's actions
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.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
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.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Simplicity
Have a Garage Sale
I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.
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.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
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.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not 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.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
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
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
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.
Community
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Community
Raise Money for a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another nonprofit.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 60 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
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.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 90 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each 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.
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 10 hour(s) in my community.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 6 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 7.23 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.
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.
Create Your Own Action
Show my son how to raise money for two charities
My son has chosen Restless for the Cause which is a charitable organization that provides beds, blankets, and pillows for needy children. He is also going to raise funds for the ongoing Nepal Relief effort. I am going to work with him on how to raise funds by developing a plan, setting goals, executing his fundraising efforts, and reporting and verifying to his donors of his efforts and results.
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