
J.R. Jones
"Helping to better the earth one day at a time"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,150 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO240minutesspent exercising
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UP TO90minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO202gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO4.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO27plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO37pounds of CO2have been saved
J.R.'s actions
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.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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
Work from Home
I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
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
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.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 10 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Food
Advocate for More Food Options
I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at my school, grocery market, or workplace.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Waste
Complete a Recycler / Composter Training
I will sign up for a Recycler / Composter program in my area.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
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.
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.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
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.
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.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Health
PAID FAMILY LEAVE
I will learn about paid leave and its impact on health and wellness at a personal and societal level and how I can help advocate for paid leave in my company and at the national level.
Health
Take Control
I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Food
Join a Local CSA
I will sign up for a local CSA (Consumer-supported Agriculture).
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Participant Feed
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J.R. Jones 10/18/2017 7:31 PM -
J.R. Jones 10/17/2017 7:35 AMSpent some time at the ocean today...Nature is Amazing! -
J.R. Jones 10/10/2017 7:02 AMThere’s so many areas available to help make less of a footprint on our Mother Earth - do something everyday to help!-
Rob Greenfield 10/11/2017 6:03 PM
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