Bob Hansen
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 80 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO10disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO100minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO10plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.1pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO0.2pounds of paperhave been saved
Bob's actions
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.
Water
Install a Toilet Tank Bank
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 50 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
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.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 10 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.
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.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or utensils.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Nature
Do Nature Activities
I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my family, for 50 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)
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.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 10 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
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.
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Bob Hansen 10/25/2017 11:28 AMA challenge for the planet😉