Angelina Peters
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 765 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO24disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO32gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO5.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO20milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO80minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO25minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO60minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO24plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO13pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO0.6pounds of paperhave been saved
Angelina's actions
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 10 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
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.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Health
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Simplicity
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
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.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 8 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Waste
Buy Food and Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Transportation
Try Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 20 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 9.23 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 5 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Waste
Become a Master Recyler/Composter
I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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.
Food
Join a Local CSA
I will sign up for a local CSA (consumer-supported agriculture).
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
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.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
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.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 20 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
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
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Simplicity
Have a Garage Sale
I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
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.
Waste
Set up Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
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.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.
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.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 10 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
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