Jamie Simms
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 726 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO0.8pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO180minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO4.4pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO8.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO8.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO3.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO8.0organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO18gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO15meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO16plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Jamie's actions
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.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 45-minute walk outside each day.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
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
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
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
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.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
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.
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.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
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