Dylan Emery
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 340 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO877minutesspent learning
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UP TO21milestraveled by foot
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UP TO21milestraveled by bike
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UP TO7.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO207milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO75pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO456milesnot traveled by car
Dylan's actions
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.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Waste
Visit a Waste Management Facility
I will spend at least 404 minutes visiting a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 7 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will spend at least 404 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Transportation
Try Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 69 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to -3.48 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Energy
Upgrade My Windows
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
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.
Transportation
Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 7 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 1.96 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 7 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 2.45 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Waste
Carry my Trash
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Go PaperlessReducing your paper mail can be such a freeing action to take -- by reducing what is coming in, you can reduce what is going into the recycling bin too. How does it make you feel? What is the next step you will take to reduce your waste?