Patrick Cummings
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 490 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO404gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO24milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO24milestraveled by bike
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
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UP TO52plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO180pounds of CO2have been saved
Patrick's actions
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
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.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Water
Say No to Plastic Straws
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 4 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 2 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 11.92 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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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Patrick Cummings 4/05/2019 4:49 AM -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Adjust the ThermostatYour utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your zipcode, and in your state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Power Down the ComputerWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Switch to Cold WaterWhat do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
Patrick Cummings 4/03/2019 7:16 AMI plan to use it toward trash bags which could help clean up the water ( i use them to take the water bottles out and put them in the trash bags and then recycle them)-
Quin Graham 4/03/2019 10:38 AM -
David McNamara 4/03/2019 7:24 AM
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Turn it offHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
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David McNamara 4/03/2019 7:24 AM
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Insulate Water Pipes and Water HeaterHow do you think climate change will affect your region’s water supply? Think about the effects of weather, storms, salinity, and sea level rise, among other changes. How can you find out more about climate change’s impact to your region's water?
Patrick Cummings 4/03/2019 4:50 AMThe climate will evaporate the aquifer and we wont have water. This is why I use less water -
Patrick Cummings 4/03/2019 4:45 AMsomeone put trash on the beach if you have a reverse card the person will pick it up -
Patrick Cummings 4/03/2019 4:39 AMthe Earth is the only earth we have lets make it the best earth ever -
Patrick Cummings 4/02/2019 1:43 PMman the Earth is one good place to live -
Patrick Cummings 4/02/2019 10:43 AMman the Earth is great we should keep it