Valory Thatcher
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 230 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.3pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO36pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO25disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO180minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO6.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO3.4poundswaste composted
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UP TO12organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO180minutesspent exercising
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UP TO6.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO148gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO18meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO42minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO102milestraveled by carpool
Valory's actions
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
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.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Food
Animal-free diet
I will adopt a diet free of animal products.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 7 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Transportation
Try Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 17 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 4.91 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
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.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.
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.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
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.
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.
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Valory Thatcher 10/28/2016 8:15 AMthis does make choices throughout the day a more thoughtful experience.