
Adaobi Okafor
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 917 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO392gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO3.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO300milestraveled by bus
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UP TO4.0milestraveled by foot
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UP TO101pounds of CO2have been saved
Adaobi's actions
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
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
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% more energy.
Waste
Reduce Unwanted Mail
I will reduce the amount of unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and subscriptions.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 2 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 1.93 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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.
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
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Health
Know My health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 50 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 16.23 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
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
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
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
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
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.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Adaobi Okafor 10/11/2017 11:26 AMWatchout Tommy, I'm coming for you!