Marcia Sinclair
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 370 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO52gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO15hoursvolunteered
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UP TO2.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO2.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO102milestraveled by bus
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UP TO15minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO10minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO14organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO4.1poundswaste composted
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UP TO18pounds of CO2have been saved
Marcia's actions
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 34 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 4.89 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
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
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
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.
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
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
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
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
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.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 10 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 15 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
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.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 2 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 15 hour(s) in my community.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Community
Raise Money for a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another nonprofit.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
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.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
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