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October 11 - October 25, 2017
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nick mitchell

PCC SOC 228 Environmental Sociology

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 205 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    10
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    13
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

nick'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.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

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    nick mitchell 10/17/2017 7:49 PM
    today i changed all my light bulbs in my apartment to LED and not only did i notice it was brighter but i found out from my parents that they save on average about $50-$75 a month on electricity this way.