David Coan
"Spreading the power of positivity"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 559 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO490gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO16locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO18milestraveled by bus
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UP TO36milestraveled by foot
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UP TO960minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO600minutesspent exercising
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UP TO18organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO39pounds of CO2have been saved
David's actions
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 6 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.29 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Energy
Use an Energy Meter
I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.
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.
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
Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle
I will research or test drive an electric car or bike.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 2 meal(s) per day from local producers.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
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.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 120 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 4 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 3.01 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Health
Avoid refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 60 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
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.
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