BOSTON
kgCO2e
34,304
MEMBERS
22actions taken
1466Impact
Boston has been active since March 26, 2021
The total impact of taken actions by all group members. Keep up the good work:)
kgCO2e
34,304
DALYs
7.6-2
M3
4,646
KG
414
kWh
101,539
MEMBERS
22actions taken
1466
Actions
Go tech-free for an hour
kgCO2e
3.6
DALYs
6.5-6
M3
7.3-3
KG
3.6-2
kWh
10.7
Go for a family walk rather than stream a TV show
kgCO2e
3.4
DALYs
6.1-6
M3
6.8-3
KG
3.4-2
kWh
10.0
Walk your dog rather than stream Netflix
kgCO2e
3.3
DALYs
5.8-6
M3
6.5-3
KG
3.2-2
kWh
9.6
Use a reusable water bottle
kgCO2e
17.3
DALYs
3.1-5
M3
3.5-2
KG
1.0-1
kWh
51.1
Recycle plastic
kgCO2e
2,530
DALYs
4.5-3
M3
2.5
KG
25.2
kWh
7,489
Turn the faucet off when brushing teeth
kgCO2e
8.6-1
DALYs
5.2-6
M3
1.2
KG
8.6-3
kWh
2.6
Buy from farmers markets instead of supermarkets
In Modelling
Recycle paper and cardboard
kgCO2e
1,000
DALYs
1.8-3
M3
1.0
KG
20.0
kWh
2,960
Adjust the temperature
kgCO2e
733
DALYs
1.3-3
M3
1.5
KG
7.3
kWh
2,168
Choose produce and other food varieties not packaged in plastic
kgCO2e
1.1-2
DALYs
8.4-8
M3
8.9-3
KG
1.1-4
kWh
3.2-2
Take a short shower
kgCO2e
166
DALYs
3.0-4
M3
3.3-1
KG
1.7
kWh
490
Turn off lights for an hour
kgCO2e
6.8
DALYs
1.2-5
M3
1.4-2
KG
6.7-2
kWh
20.0
Support a local restaurant
In Modelling
Eat Seasonally
In Modelling
Turn off the water while you wash dishes
In Modelling
Skip the elevator and take the stairs!
In Modelling
Use reusable shopping bags instead of plastic
kgCO2e
78.4
DALYs
1.4-4
M3
7.9-2
KG
1.6
kWh
232
Wash a load at a cooler temp setting
kgCO2e
1.5
DALYs
2.7-6
M3
3.0-3
KG
9.0-3
kWh
4.4
Go Stargazing
In Modelling
Keep Cozy!
kgCO2e
154
DALYs
2.5-4
M3
14.7
KG
1.5
kWh
455
Gift a plant instead of cut flowers
In Modelling
Give Experiential Gifts
In Modelling
Cut food waste in half
kgCO2e
5,625
DALYs
1.0-2
M3
11.3
KG
112
kWh
16,650
Say no to plastic straws
kgCO2e
1.0-2
DALYs
1.2-7
M3
1.9-2
KG
1.1-4
kWh
3.1-2
Break your single-use plastic food bag habit!
In Modelling
Donate used clothing
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Wash Full Loads
In Modelling
Save fish, don't flush medications
In Modelling
Unplug home appliances not currently in use
kgCO2e
4.9
DALYs
8.8-6
M3
9.8-3
KG
4.9-2
kWh
14.4
Leave the Leaves
In Modelling
Make a list before you go wild at the grocery store!
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Eat ice cream! (in a cone)
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Open your windows for fresh air!
In Modelling
Eat seasonal fruits & veggies
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Reduce Screen Time
In Modelling
Setback thermostat 1 degree at night
kgCO2e
120
DALYs
2.2-4
M3
2.4-1
KG
1.2
kWh
355
Compost kitchen scraps
kgCO2e
264
DALYs
4.8-4
M3
5.3-1
KG
5.3
kWh
781
Cancel a magazine/newspaper subscription that you don't read
In Modelling
Use washable kitchen towels over paper ones!
In Modelling
Bring a reusable water bottle with you rather than purchase bottled water
In Modelling
Pick up 5 pieces of litter
In Modelling
Support your local pumpkin patch
In Modelling
Meatless Mondays
kgCO2e
163
M3
8.4-1
kWh
483
Daylight Utilization
In Modelling
Pick up trash
In Modelling
Recycle glass
kgCO2e
110
DALYs
2.0-4
M3
1.1-1
KG
2.2
kWh
326
Learn How to Recycle Plastic Bags
In Modelling
Eat Me First Box
In Modelling
Use LED Holiday Lights
In Modelling
Use biodegradeable pet waste bags
KG
5.5-2
Beach CleanUp
In Modelling
Grow your own herbs!
kgCO2e
128
DALYs
2.2-4
M3
2.6-1
KG
1.3
kWh
379
Bike or walk to grocery store rather than drive
In Modelling
Take your workout outside
In Modelling
Dark Chocolate over Milk Chocolate
In Modelling
Power Down at Work
In Modelling
Safely Shop Local
In Modelling
Use reusable shopping bags instead of paper
kgCO2e
1,053
DALYs
1.9-3
M3
2.1
KG
21.0
kWh
3,117
Choose tap water instead of bottled water
kgCO2e
1.3
DALYs
2.4-6
M3
2.7-3
KG
8.1-3
kWh
4.0
Turn off the lights when you leave a room
kgCO2e
124
DALYs
2.2-4
M3
2.5-1
KG
1.2
kWh
368
Pack Lunch
In Modelling
Leave it Better Than You Found It
In Modelling
Turn off your AC when you go on extended trips
In Modelling
Green your gift wrapping
In Modelling
Donate to a Local Food Bank
In Modelling
Thermostat Optimization
In Modelling
Pump up tires
kgCO2e
1,760
DALYs
3.2-3
M3
3.5
KG
17.6
kWh
5,210
Lower a water heater's temperature setting
kgCO2e
619
DALYs
1.6-2
M3
2,766
KG
6.5
kWh
1,832
Buy a local souvenir
In Modelling
Use reusable silicone covers in place of plastic
In Modelling
Plastic-free cotton swabs
In Modelling
Line dry a load of laundry
kgCO2e
13.6
DALYs
2.5-5
M3
2.7-2
KG
2.7-1
kWh
40.3
Pack a waste free snack/lunch
In Modelling
Reusable coffee mug
kgCO2e
1.6-1
DALYs
2.9-7
M3
3.2-4
KG
1.6-3
kWh
4.7-1
Water Plants at night
Wild card
Use reusable napkins instead of paper
kgCO2e
2.5-1
DALYs
4.4-7
M3
4.9-4
KG
4.9-3
kWh
7.3-1
Eat less meat
kgCO2e
952
M3
4.9
kWh
2,818
Wash jeans less often
kgCO2e
16.8
DALYs
3.0-5
M3
3.4-2
KG
1.7-1
kWh
49.7
Pass on the Plastic Straws
In Modelling
Have a Picnic
In Modelling
go for a fall hike
In Modelling
Turn Your Scraps into Soup
In Modelling
Eat Green
Wild card
Use Sunlight
Wild card
Choose used clothing
In Modelling
Low flow showerhead
kgCO2e
9,360
DALYs
8.4-3
M3
18.9
KG
93.4
kWh
27,706
Buy in bulk
In Modelling
Grow your own vegetables
kgCO2e
384
DALYs
6.9-4
M3
7.7-1
KG
3.8
kWh
1,137
Work from home
In Modelling
Homemade snacks
In Modelling
Shop your local pet supply
In Modelling
Join the Plastic Free July Challenge
Wild card
Skip the balloons
In Modelling
Skip the heated dry cycle on dishwasher
kgCO2e
55.5
DALYs
1.4-3
M3
248
KG
5.8-1
kWh
164
Use Laundry bag or Laundry ball
In Modelling
Recycle Household Batteries
Wild card
Choose a veggie burger
kgCO2e
9.0
DALYs
1.6-5
M3
1.8-2
KG
9.0-2
kWh
26.6
Learn more about the importance of spaying/neutering your pet
Wild card
Use a reusable straw and bring it with you everywhere!
In Modelling
Reuse plastic bags
In Modelling
Send an e-card
In Modelling
Bike to your destination (rather than drive)
kgCO2e
17.2
DALYs
1.8-4
M3
25.2
KG
1.8-1
kWh
51.0
Keep your decorations
In Modelling
Decorate with Fall Leaves
In Modelling
Repurpose Pumpkin Guts
In Modelling
Plant flowers for the bees
In Modelling
Use LED bulb instead of incandescent
kgCO2e
990
DALYs
1.8-3
M3
2.0
KG
9.9
kWh
2,930
Air Dry Clothes
In Modelling
Recycle metals
kgCO2e
600
DALYs
1.1-3
M3
6.0-1
KG
6.0
kWh
1,776
Switch to "free and clear" laundry detergents
In Modelling
Say no disposable items
In Modelling
Thaw Frozen Food in your fridge
Wild card
Print double-sided at work
kgCO2e
54.4
DALYs
9.8-5
M3
1.1-1
KG
1.1
kWh
161
Plant a tree in the northern US
Drive 60 mph instead of 70 mph on highway
kgCO2e
23.2
DALYs
4.2-5
M3
4.7-2
KG
2.3-1
kWh
68.7
Reusable utensils
In Modelling
Use a rain barrel
kgCO2e
128
DALYs
4.4-3
M3
808
KG
1.3
kWh
379
Reuse hotel towels
In Modelling
Get Outside! Kids Nature Scavenger Hunt
In Modelling
Share your plastic-free tip
Wild card
Plastic-free hand soap
In Modelling
Skip the Fake Spider Webs
In Modelling
International Plastic Bag Free Day – July 3, 2021
In Modelling
Plastic Free Detergent
kgCO2e
1.4-2
DALYs
1.0-7
M3
1.1-2
KG
1.4-4
kWh
4.0-2
Ditch the junk mail
In Modelling
Go Apple picking
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Gather Seeds
Wild card
DIY your Valentines gift
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Steam your veggies
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Make your own cleaning products
In Modelling
Use LED bulb instead of CFL
kgCO2e
112
DALYs
2.0-4
M3
2.3-1
KG
1.1
kWh
332
Give Consumable Gifts
In Modelling
Power Strip Use
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Skip the Valentine's Day Card
In Modelling
Use Pesticides and herbicides free lawn care products
In Modelling
Ditch your plastic kitchen sponge!
KG
1.3-1
Lower the brightness on your laptop and/or monitors
In Modelling
Rewear an outfit
kgCO2e
1.1
DALYs
2.0-6
M3
2.2-3
KG
1.1-2
kWh
3.3
Donate old linens to local animal shelter
In Modelling
Pack light!
In Modelling
Pack reusable items for your trip
In Modelling
Community garden
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Make your own sauces and condiments
In Modelling
DIY your own dog snacks
In Modelling
Inventory Supplies before buying more
In Modelling
Make A Compost Bottle
In Modelling
Plant native species
In Modelling
Bike, walk, skateboard or scooter to school
In Modelling
Watch Seaspiracy on Netflix
Wild card
Preserve or Ferment your Food
In Modelling
Don't purchase a plastic pumpkin bucket for trick-or-treating!
In Modelling
Skip the Roses
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Green Transportation
Wild card
Take the Plastic Pollution Quiz
In Modelling
Carpool to your destination
kgCO2e
12.9
DALYs
1.3-4
M3
18.9
KG
1.4-1
kWh
38.2
Turn off your idling engines
kgCO2e
360
DALYs
3.7-3
M3
527
KG
3.8
kWh
1,066
Keep a reusable bowl and plate at your desk
In Modelling
Use a Smart Power Bar
In Modelling
Upgrade your clothes dryer
kgCO2e
1,938
DALYs
3.5-3
M3
3.9
KG
19.3
kWh
5,736
Carpool with someone
kgCO2e
17.4
DALYs
3.1-5
M3
2.8-7
KG
1.7-1
kWh
51.5
Invite people to join Handprinter
Do your research
In Modelling
Take memories and leave only footprints
Wild card
DIY or Purchase a Sustainable Dog Toy
In Modelling
Plastic-free toothbrush
In Modelling
Green Your School ( or Work ) commute
In Modelling
Shop thrift stores for school clothes
In Modelling
Repurpose those Halloween pumpkins!
In Modelling
BYOM! (Bring Your Own Mug)
In Modelling
Eat or Compost your Pumpkin
In Modelling
Install a kitchen sink aerator
kgCO2e
2,073
DALYs
4.1-3
M3
119
KG
20.7
kWh
6,136
Costume Swap
In Modelling
Go Plogging
In Modelling
Go Camping
In Modelling
do a neighborhood trash pick up before the first snow
In Modelling
Valentine's Day Experience Gift
In Modelling
Zero Waste Laundry Detergent
In Modelling
Upcycle Old Furniture
In Modelling
Lights out for Earth Hour!
In Modelling
Support the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act
In Modelling
Soak your dishes in warm water first
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Install rain barrels
Wild card
Bike to work instead of drive
kgCO2e
54.9
DALYs
8.4-5
M3
1.1-1
KG
6.6-1
kWh
163
Use reef-friendly sunblock
In Modelling
Still using dryer sheets? You must be mad!
In Modelling
Bike/walk to the gym
In Modelling
Upgrade your air conditioner
kgCO2e
1,300
DALYs
2.3-3
M3
2.6
KG
13.0
kWh
3,848
Upgrade your washing machine
kgCO2e
94.0
DALYs
1.7-4
M3
1.9-1
KG
9.4-1
kWh
278
Train to work instead of drive
kgCO2e
21.7
DALYs
3.9-5
M3
4.4-2
KG
2.2-1
kWh
64.2
Plant a tree in the southern US
Choose a destination with the planet in mind
In Modelling
Use pasta water to water plants
In Modelling
Xeriscape your yard!
In Modelling
Preserve your harvest
In Modelling
Play with your cat rather than watch TV
kgCO2e
1.3-1
DALYs
2.3-7
M3
2.5-4
KG
1.3-3
kWh
3.7-1
Update your profile photo
Wild card
22nd September - World Car Free Day
In Modelling
Get Crafting! 25+ Homeade Art Supplies
In Modelling
Need More Ideas?
Wild card
Rethink Crayons
In Modelling
Install a bathroom sink aerator
kgCO2e
1,037
DALYs
2.0-3
M3
59.3
KG
10.3
kWh
3,068
Sustainable Outdoor Furniture / Deck
In Modelling
Car Free Day - September 22nd
In Modelling
DIY your Fall decorations out of more eco friendly materials
In Modelling
Participate in World Food Day
In Modelling
Meatless Holiday Meal
In Modelling
World Spay Day
In Modelling
Random Acts of Kindness Day
Wild card
International Day of Forests – March 21st
In Modelling
Volunteer at local soup kitchen or food bank
In Modelling
Do your Spring shopping at a second hand store
Wild card
Play a pickup basketball game, rather than driving to the gym
Wild card
Donate To an Earth Friendly Charity
In Modelling
Use drip irrigation to water your plants
In Modelling
Make a one pot/pan meal!
Wild card
Bus to work instead of drive
kgCO2e
6.5
DALYs
1.2-5
M3
1.3-2
KG
6.5-2
kWh
19.2
Switch to shampoo and conditioner bars
In Modelling
Save water! Don't leave your shower running when you shave your legs.
kgCO2e
1.5
DALYs
3.0-6
M3
7.6-2
KG
1.5-2
kWh
4.5
DIY Detergent
In Modelling
Switch from Daily to Monthly Contact Lenses
In Modelling
