Carly Woodward
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 540 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1,260minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO15pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO5.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO1,260minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO12zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO674gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO11meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO39plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Carly's actions
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 90 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
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.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
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.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
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.
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
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 60 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet 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.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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Carly Woodward 10/14/2016 11:20 AMGot a lot done today but the changes start this weekend tomorrow that require me to buy things to improve my home.