Jonathan Ostar
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 35 TOTAL
Jonathan's actions
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 35 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.02 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
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.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
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.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 2 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Waste
Visit a Waste Management Facility
I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.
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
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
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 6 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
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
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.
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