
Diane Peterson
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 595 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO900disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO588gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO10lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO16meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO450minutesspent exercising
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UP TO60plastic 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
Diane's actions
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
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.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 100 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Transportation
Advocate for Greener Vehicles
I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
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.
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 a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
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.
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
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, e.g., solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
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
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
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Diane Peterson 10/28/2016 4:56 PMI'm doing a great job - all the things I normally do to conserve energy and water and to recycle as much as possible.