Sarah Matos
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 51 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO32gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0locally sourced mealconsumed
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UP TO5.0milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO5.0milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO15minutesspent learning
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UP TO4.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO5.0plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO4.8pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO4.0public officials or leaderscontacted
Sarah'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.
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
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.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will spend at least 5 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
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.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 1 meal(s) each day from local producers.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 10 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 5.08 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Try Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 5 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 3.74 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 5 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Waste
Recycle Everything I Can
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 5 minutes researching and recycling all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Transportation
Express My Support
I will make 2 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.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 1 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 0.93 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
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 5 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
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.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
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