Dacia Thompson
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 335 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.7pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO80minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO12pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO232gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO8.0milestraveled by bus
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UP TO10meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO60minutesof additional sleep
Dacia's actions
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.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 1 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 1.1 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Energy
Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle
Research or test drive an electric car or bike.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
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
Buy Food and Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 1 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.44 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
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
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 40-minute walk outside each day.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
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.
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.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
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.
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