"To become more aware of how my actions impact the environment around me and to lessen my carbon footprint"
POINTS TOTAL
0
TODAY
0
THIS WEEK
1,541
TOTAL
participant impact
UP TO
40
organic meals
consumed
UP TO
2.0
advocacy actions
completed
UP TO
30
minutes
spent outdoors
UP TO
3.0
locally sourced meals
consumed
UP TO
145
pounds of CO2
have been saved
UP TO
6.0
documentaries
watched
UP TO
1,586
minutes
spent exercising
UP TO
3.0
public officials or leaders
contacted
UP TO
1,045
minutes
of additional sleep
UP TO
1.0
energy audit
conducted
UP TO
825
minutes
spent learning
Nick's actions
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).
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
Do at Home
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS
Energy
Online Energy Audit
Do at Home
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Nature
Forage for My Food
Do at Home
I will use the resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Watch a Documentary about Racial Injustice
Do at Home
I will watch 2 documentary(ies) about systemic racism.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Community
Research Voter Suppression
Do at Home
I will spend at least 35 minutes finding out what local laws, policies, and practices keep people from voting in my community.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Nature
Learn About the Impact of Old Refrigerants
Do at Home
I will spend 35 minutes researching the impact of old harmful refrigerants on our environment.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
Do at Home
I will spend at least 35 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Community
Express My Support
Do at Home
I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Nature
Support Local Pollinators
Do at Home
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 20 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Community
Sign Up to Vote
Do at Home
I will make sure I’m registered to vote. While I’m at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
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 around the world who produce my food in order to make better choices when I shop.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
Do at Home
I will watch 2 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
Do at Home
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Food
Advocate for More Food Options
Do at Home
Access to affordable, nutritious food is a food justice issue. I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work, on campus and/or in the spaces I frequent.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Transportation
Improve a Bus Stop
I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
Do at Home
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
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.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Go for a Daily Walk Outside
Do at Home
I will take a walk outside for 30 minutes each day.
COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
Do at Home
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Joyful Movement
Do at Home
I will spend 30 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.
COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Healthy Sleep
Do at Home
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 20 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Core Values
Do at Home
We may find more meaning and joy in life when our actions are aligned with our personal values. I will determine what my top 3-5 core values are so that I can better align my actions with them.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Waste
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
Do at Home
I will spend 30 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
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