Renata Kamakura

Columbia Land Trust

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
619 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

59

miles

not traveled by car
UP TO

46

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

60

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

792

gallons of water

have been saved

Renata's actions

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 24
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

COMPLETED 26
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Work from Home

I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Drive Less

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation

It takes the average worker in the United States 26 minutes to travel to work. One way to fix long commutes would be to make cities more affordable. An even simpler option: promote the use of telework. Are you in an industry that would allow you to work from home? What are some obstacles you might find yourself facing while working from home?
Renata Kamakura 4/10/2019 9:49 AM
Often I don't need to be at work to work on projects if I plan ahead and send documents to myself. I should be more proactive about maximizing my days when I am in (multiple meetings/events) so I can have more days without driving.

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