Graham Phillips
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,276 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO6milestraveled by bike
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UP TO9pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO4disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO30minutesspent exercising
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UP TO10lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO4meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO2organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO6outdoor mealsconsumed
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UP TO154minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO0.4pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO10plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO60minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO1.4poundswaste composted
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UP TO104gallons of waterhave been saved
Graham 's actions
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 3 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 3.41 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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
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
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
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
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Simplicity
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
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.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
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.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
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.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 15 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Nature
Join an Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 16 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Nature
Do Nature Activities
I will engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 31 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
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.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 15 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Nature
Eat Meals Outside
I will eat 3 meal(s) outside 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.
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.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Water
Ditch the Lawn
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save water, money, and time cutting the grass.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
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.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per 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.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Transportation
Use Muscle Power
I will only use muscle-powered transportation.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
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