

ben Brown
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 413 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
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UP TO2.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO16milestraveled by foot
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UP TO4.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO210gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO44milestraveled by bike
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO4.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO0.7poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO47pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO60milesnot traveled by car
ben's actions
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.
High Impact Action Track
Research Impact Investing
Simplicity
Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and deterimine if it is right for me.
High Impact Action Track
Zero-Waste Cooking
Food
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
High Impact Action Track
Plant Trees
Nature
I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 11 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 8.07 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Advocate for Greener Vehicles
I will spend at least 15 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 4 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 3.22 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 1 meal(s) each day from local producers.
Waste
Launch a Recycling Program
I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.
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.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterName some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHigh Impact Action TrackHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationReducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyWhat most interested or surprised you about your own energy footprint?
ben Brown 10/03/2019 1:06 PMTurns out i can save over 3000$ by installing a 200$ smart thermostat, pretty cool.-
hannah ovre 10/04/2019 9:00 AMHow did you find this out? I was thinking about installing a smart thermostat but don't know much about them. Thanks!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationHalf of all trips made in the US are three miles or less; 72% of them are driven. Do you feel that this fact applies to you? If so, how might you incorporate more muscle-powered transportation in your daily life?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHigh Impact Action TrackIn North America, up to 65% of food waste happens at the consumer level. Chef Steven Satterfield advocates for utilizing every part of a vegetable. How can you incorporate using an entire vegetable, including the skins, tops, and stalks during your next meal prep?
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