Cory Page
"Go green or go home."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 160 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO20gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO9.0milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO6.0milestraveled by bike
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UP TO3.0milestraveled by bus
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UP TO15minutesspent learning
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UP TO2.0plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO15pounds of CO2have been saved
Cory's actions
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 3 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 4.31 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
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.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 3 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 2.6 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 2 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
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.
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.
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.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.
Transportation
Advocate for Greener Vehicles
I will spend at least 15 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.
Transportation
Express My Support
I will make 0 phone call(s) and/or send 2 emails each day to public officials to advocate for a more comprehensive public transportation system in my region.
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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Cory Page 4/03/2019 11:21 AMWow what a blast this challenge is. I couldn't be MORE excited for Earth Month 2019!! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Say No to Plastic StrawsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Cory Page 4/03/2019 11:20 AMStraws SUCK, I am all about my bamboo and stainless steel straw-alternative. -
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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Smart Seafood ChoicesMany states and countries have advisories on eating fish. Find out what is advised for your region. Do you think your diet choices fall within these guidelines? What steps do you need to take to make sure that they do?
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