Michael Steffensen
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 733 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO82gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1,350milestraveled by bus
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UP TO780minutesspent exercising
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UP TO236pounds of CO2have been saved
Michael 's actions
Energy
Organize a Course
I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses, such as 'Powering a Bright Future', with family, friends, or classmates.
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.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Waste
Complete a Recycler / Composter Training
I will sign up for a Recycler / Composter program in my area.
Nature
Keep a Nature Journal
I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.
Waste
Lobby for Reusables
I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.
Water
Ditch the Lawn
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.
Transportation
Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Nature
Organize a Course
I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses, such as 'Reconnecting with Earth', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Simplicity
Have a Garage Sale
I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 60 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 90 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 6.24 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Create Your Own Action
Promote Community Trail Trash Reduction
I am working with local train running groups to promote a "pack-in & pack-out" mentality. Take your garbage with you, but also pick up garbage that has been left by others. We have weekly contests and check-ins through social media.
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