
saadi baig
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,500 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO100conversationswith people
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UP TO0.0gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO6.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO2,906pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO6.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
saadi's actions
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Health
Avoid refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Water
Ditch the Lawn
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Waste
Complete a Recycler / Composter Training
I will sign up for a Recycler / Composter program in my area.
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
Food
Organize a Course
I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses on food sustainability, 'Menu for the Future' or 'Hungry for Change', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
Energy
Organize a Course
I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses, such as 'Powering a Bright Future', with family, friends, or classmates.
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.
Energy
Upgrade My Windows
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Community
Host a House Party
I will host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.
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.
Waste
Launch a Recycling Program
I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.
Water
Install Greywater Catchment
I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.
Health
Join a Quit-Smoking Program
I will join a smoking cessation program, and stick with it during the challenge, cutting out harmful air pollutants while improving my own health.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 6 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Energy
Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle
I will research or test drive an electric car or bike.
Community
Raise Money For a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another local nonprofit.
Transportation
Advocate for Greener Vehicles
I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 6 meal(s) per day from local producers.
Waste
Buy Food And Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water during the Challenge.
Transportation
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
Food
100-Mile Diet
I'm up for a serious challenge! I will only eat food that has been raised and cultivated within a hundred-mile radius of where I live.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Transportation
Use Muscle Power
I will only use muscle-powered transportation.
Food
Animal Free Diet
I will adopt a diet free of animal products.
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