Timothy Dow
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 689 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO532gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO5.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO3.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO120minutesspent learning
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UP TO60minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO285minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO14plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO407pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
Timothy's actions
Water
5-Minute Showers
Do at Home
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Transportation
Stay on the Ground
Do at Home
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
Do at Home
I will spend 30 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
Do at Home
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
Do at Home
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Nature
Plant Trees
Do at Home
I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Community
Watch a Documentary about Racial Injustice
Do at Home
I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about systemic racism.
Community
Volunteer in My Community
Do at Home
I will volunteer 10 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
Simplicity
Family Game Hour
Do at Home
I will spend quality time with family and friends by playing low-tech game(s) and/or through the spirit of imagination.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
Do at Home
I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 30 minute(s)
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
Do at Home
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
Do at Home
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Water
Say No to Plastic Straws
Do at Home
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.
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