Peter Maris
"To increase my mindfulness this month to help create long lasting behavior changes. "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 360 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO12meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO96milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO96milestraveled by bike
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UP TO50minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO50minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO4.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO141pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
Peter's actions
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 6 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 3.6 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Water
Install a Toilet Tank Bank
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water each day by installing a toilet tank bank.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 5 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
High Impact Action Track
Plant Trees
Nature
I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
High Impact Action Track
Reduce Single-Use Disposables
Waste
Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
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Peter Maris 10/23/2019 8:53 AMConnected two rain barrels this past weekend! And filled the third for earthquake preparedness. Water collection has begun! -
Peter Maris 10/16/2019 9:48 AMI got my trees and garden beds mulched this last weekend, thanks to the challenge! Next weekend - my sights are on the empty rain-barrels... -
Peter Maris 10/11/2019 2:01 PMI've been motivated this week to get ready for some big one-time challenges this weekend. Planting a tree and finally connecting the rain barrels that I purchased "like" a year ago...