Cindy Frampton
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 334 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO257gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO100milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO30milestraveled by bus
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UP TO30milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO360minutesspent learning
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UP TO4.0plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO66pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO3.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO4.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
Cindy's actions
Water
Brush My Teeth Without Running Water
I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
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 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Water
Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement
I will spend at least 60 minutes using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 10 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 2.88 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will spend at least 60 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
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.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
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.
Transportation
Express My Support
I will make 0 phone call(s) and/or send 3 emails each day to public officials to advocate for a more comprehensive public transportation system in my region.
Transportation
Try Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 10 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 5.28 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 5 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 4.64 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
Meet My Local Farmers
I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those who produce my food in other regions of the world to make better choices when I shop.
Transportation
Consider Switching To An Electric Vehicle
I will test drive an electric vehicle at the Forth showcase in downtown Portland.
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