Jean Svadlenka
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 170 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO170gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0meatless or vegan mealconsumed
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UP TO4.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.1pounds of CO2have been saved
Jean's actions
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 10 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 3 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 1.81 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
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
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
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
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Waste
Buy Food and Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water.
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
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
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
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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