Jane Palmer
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 296 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO8.0letters or emailssent to public officials or leaders
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UP TO4.8poundswaste composted
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UP TO20hoursvolunteered
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UP TO270minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO12pounds of CO2have been saved
Jane's actions
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.
Community
Write Letters or Emails
I will write 1 letter(s) or email(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate for planet-friendly policies or something else I believe in.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 20 hour(s) in my community.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
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.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day by composting my food or learning how to.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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Jane Palmer 10/16/2017 8:34 AMIt's a lot easier to avoid buying stuff by working from home (and savings on travel carbon emissions!).