
Miles Wolahan
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 1,158 Total
Participant Impact
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up to3.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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up to3.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
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up to3.6pounds of CO2have been saved
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up to1.0lightbulbsreplaced
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up to295gallons of waterhave been saved
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up to96minutesspent exercising
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up to3.0phone callsmade to public officials or leaders
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up to3.0letters or emailssent to public officials or leaders
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up to2.0hoursvolunteered
Miles's Actions
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.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
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.
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
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Nature
Join An Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.
Food
Join a Local CSA
I will sign up for a local CSA (Consumer-supported Agriculture).
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Food
Advocate for More Food Options
I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at my school, grocery market, or workplace.
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.
Water
Install Greywater Catchment
I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 32 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Community
Pick Up the Phone
I will make 1 phone call(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate community or planet-friendly policies.
Food
Organize a Course
I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses on food sustainability, 'Menu for the Future' or 'Hungry for Change', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 1 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
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.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Transportation
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Health
PAID FAMILY LEAVE
I will learn about paid leave and its impact on health and wellness at a personal and societal level and how I can help advocate for paid leave in my company and at the national level.
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.
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.