Bethany Vance
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 460 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO15disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO120gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO15meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO900minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO30plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO16pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO15zero-waste mealsconsumed
Bethany's actions
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
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.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 15 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
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.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
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.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
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.
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