Kaylin Hicks
"to make the world a better place"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,051 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1miletraveled by bike
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UP TO4milestraveled by bus
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UP TO48milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO1miletraveled by carpool
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UP TO158pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1disposable cupnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO145minutesspent learning
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UP TO11locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO2meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO1pound of paperhas been saved
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UP TO10plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1plastic strawnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO3public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO1miletraveled by foot
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UP TO1waste auditconducted
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UP TO1poundwaste composted
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UP TO297gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2whole food mealsconsumed
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UP TO1zero-waste mealconsumed
Kaylin's actions
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will spend at least 1 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Waste
Choose Two-Sided Printing
I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper each day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.
Waste
Reduce Single-Use Disposables
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.
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Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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.
Waste
Launch a Recycling Program
I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.
Transportation
Express My Support
I will make 1 phone call(s) and/or send 1 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 1 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 0.81 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 1 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 24.05 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
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
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
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Recycle Everything I Can
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 1 minutes researching and recycling all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
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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.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 1 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 24.12 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Transportation
Advocate for Greener Vehicles
I will spend at least 1 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.
Transportation
Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 1 meal(s) each day from local producers.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
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
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Water
Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement
I will spend at least 10 minutes using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
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
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.
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
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 10 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Transportation
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 4 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 13.52 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Consider Switching To An Electric Vehicle
I will test drive an electric vehicle at the Forth showcase in downtown Portland.
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
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Kaylin Hicks 4/01/2019 9:35 AMhello every body welcome to science rules