Amanda Pollock
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 266 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO15disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO300gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO216milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO940minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO14outdoor mealsconsumed
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UP TO300plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO10poundswaste composted
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UP TO150pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO2.9pounds of paperhave been saved
Amanda's actions
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
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.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 10 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
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.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 2 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
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.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 10 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Transportation
Try Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 18 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 12.53 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Nature
Eat Meals Outside
I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.
Nature
Do Nature Activities
I will engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 20 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.)
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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Amanda Pollock 10/28/2016 12:23 PMThis has been a great challange that has trickled in to many lives that touch mine. I will keep it going!