KAYCEE PERSHING
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 405 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO40gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO10lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO4.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO28milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO30minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO20minutesspent exercising
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UP TO30minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO60minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO2.0organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO11plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO0.7poundswaste composted
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UP TO10pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO0.4pounds of paperhave been saved
KAYCEE's actions
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
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.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
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
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Transportation
Try Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 14 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 4.05 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
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.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
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.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 20 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of 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.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
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.
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