Ramona White
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 850 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO300minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO52pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO2.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO45milestraveled by foot
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UP TO30disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO30organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO560gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO225milestraveled by bus
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UP TO13meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO90plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Ramona's actions
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
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.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 15 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.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
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
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Water
Ditch the Lawn
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save water, money, and time cutting the grass.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or 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.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
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
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
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.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
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.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 3 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 2.07 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Nature
Join an Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
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