
Beth Simon
"rousing rubbish"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 536 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO381gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO45meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO90plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO16pounds of CO2have been saved
Beth's actions
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 6 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
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
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
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.
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.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Transportation
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Participant Feed
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Beth Simon 10/28/2016 7:43 AMGood Morning, Trash Talkers. Today is our last day, so let's finish strong!! -
Beth Simon 10/25/2016 7:30 AMI love seeing the numbers add up in the "My Impact" section. So far I've saved up to 13 lbs of CO2 and 321 gallons of water--this challenge is working!!