
Mr. Dana Weintraub
"Go Green!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 15 TOTAL
Mr. Dana's actions
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Community
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.
Waste
Set up Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 5 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 0.0 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Community
Connect with a Nonprofit
I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
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
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
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 8 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 10 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 12 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.0 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Water
Install a Toilet Tank Bank
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 10 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
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
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.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community.
Community
Share my Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.
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.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.