"Be a part of the solution not part of the pollution. "
POINTS TOTAL
0
TODAY
0
THIS WEEK
587
TOTAL
participant impact
UP TO
60
minutes
spent learning
UP TO
10
lightbulbs
replaced
UP TO
5.0
plastic containers
not sent to the landfill
UP TO
15
pounds of CO2
have been saved
UP TO
10
plastic bottles
not sent to the landfill
Heather's actions
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
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 each day that I do this.
COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS
High Impact Action Track
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
Health
I will spend 60 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS
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.
COMPLETED -2
DAILY 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.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
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?
