Chris Whaley
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 40 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO120gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO51milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO360minutesspent exercising
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UP TO180minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO3.0organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO9.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2.1poundswaste composted
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UP TO51pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO0.6pounds of paperhave been saved
Chris's actions
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 120 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk 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.
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.
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
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Transportation
Try Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 51 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 47.93 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
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.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
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.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
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