David Pontious
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,725 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO35disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO63gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO8.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO490minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO30minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO3.0organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO18plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO4.8poundswaste composted
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UP TO12pounds of CO2have been saved
David's actions
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
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.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Waste
Set up Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
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.
Nature
Join an Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
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.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
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.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
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
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 8 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Waste
Lobby for Reusables
I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
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.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
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.
Nature
Do Nature Activities
I will engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 30 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.)
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
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
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.
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
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 15 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Transportation
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
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.
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