Rachael Zarger
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 35 TOTAL
Rachael's actions
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per 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 a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Waste
Visit a Waste Management Facility
I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 3.89 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each 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.
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.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 9.79 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Transportation
Use Muscle Power
I will only use muscle-powered transportation.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 15 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Nature
Join an Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Simplicity
Have a Garage Sale
I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.
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
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.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, e.g., solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
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