colette Marthaller
"To limit my affect on the environment as much as possible"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 320 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO27disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO48gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO99milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO99milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO40minutesspent learning
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UP TO16plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO20plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO4.0poundswaste composted
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UP TO86pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO4.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
colette's actions
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
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.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Transportation
Try Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 33 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 28.69 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 33 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 39.58 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.
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
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
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