
JaKarra Sanders
"I want to help impact the environment in a positive way!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 651 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO10poundswaste composted
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UP TO300gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO4.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO28plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO16pounds of CO2have been saved
JaKarra's actions
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.
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.
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.
Community
Connect with a Nonprofit
I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
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.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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.
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.
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.
Community
Express My Support
I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.
Food
Animal Free Diet
I will adopt a diet free of animal products.
Energy
Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle
I will research or test drive an electric car or bike.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Community
Share My Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.
Participant Feed
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JaKarra Sanders 10/25/2017 1:16 PM
Found a couple of non profit organizations, I'll be emailing them just a little later today for information on being a member.
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JaKarra Sanders 10/25/2017 1:14 PMI think that the brushing my teeth without water is starting to become a habit because I didn't even have to think about it this time. But it does help that I switched to a charcoal powder teeth cleaner because it can't get wet until its in your mouth. -
JaKarra Sanders 10/23/2017 9:18 AMFor anyone who is looking for the contact information of the Oregon DEQ (department of environmental quality), the general phone number is: 800-452-4011 and the email is [email protected] -
JaKarra Sanders 10/23/2017 9:12 AMLet me tell you, that electric car was AMAZING -
JaKarra Sanders 10/19/2017 4:49 PMDid anyone else donate and the points not show up? -
JaKarra Sanders 10/19/2017 4:44 PMExcited to be test driving an electric car this weekend -
JaKarra Sanders 10/18/2017 1:59 PM
Am I the only who had a difficult time picking challenges because there are so many that I already do?