CANADA
kgCO2e
45,402
MEMBERS
30actions taken
2271Impact
Canada has been active since March 26, 2021
The total impact of taken actions by all group members. Keep up the good work:)
kgCO2e
45,402
DALYs
8.8-2
M3
4,176
KG
531
kWh
134,390
MEMBERS
30actions taken
2271
Actions
Go for a family walk rather than stream a TV show
kgCO2e
5.6
DALYs
1.0-5
M3
1.1-2
KG
5.6-2
kWh
16.6
Eat Seasonally
In Modelling
Go tech-free for an hour
kgCO2e
4.3
DALYs
7.7-6
M3
8.6-3
KG
4.2-2
kWh
12.6
Choose produce and other food varieties not packaged in plastic
kgCO2e
1.8-2
DALYs
1.4-7
M3
1.5-2
KG
1.9-4
kWh
5.4-2
Buy from farmers markets instead of supermarkets
In Modelling
Open your windows for fresh air!
In Modelling
Daylight Utilization
In Modelling
Support a local restaurant
In Modelling
Use a reusable water bottle
kgCO2e
22.5
DALYs
4.0-5
M3
4.5-2
KG
1.4-1
kWh
66.6
Adjust the temperature
kgCO2e
1,062
DALYs
1.9-3
M3
2.1
KG
10.6
kWh
3,144
Skip the elevator and take the stairs!
In Modelling
Reduce Screen Time
In Modelling
Use reusable shopping bags instead of plastic
kgCO2e
132
DALYs
2.4-4
M3
1.3-1
KG
2.6
kWh
392
Power Down at Work
In Modelling
Break your single-use plastic food bag habit!
In Modelling
Pack Lunch
In Modelling
Leave the Leaves
In Modelling
Turn the faucet off when brushing teeth
kgCO2e
9.8-1
DALYs
6.0-6
M3
1.3
KG
9.8-3
kWh
2.9
Compost kitchen scraps
kgCO2e
528
DALYs
9.5-4
M3
1.1
KG
10.5
kWh
1,563
Keep Cozy!
kgCO2e
236
DALYs
3.9-4
M3
22.6
KG
2.4
kWh
698
Bike or walk to grocery store rather than drive
In Modelling
Eat seasonal fruits & veggies
In Modelling
Turn off the water while you wash dishes
In Modelling
Green your gift wrapping
In Modelling
Safely Shop Local
In Modelling
Bring a reusable water bottle with you rather than purchase bottled water
In Modelling
Make a list before you go wild at the grocery store!
In Modelling
Give Consumable Gifts
In Modelling
Homemade snacks
In Modelling
Meatless Mondays
kgCO2e
258
M3
1.3
kWh
765
Take a short shower
kgCO2e
166
DALYs
3.0-4
M3
3.3-1
KG
1.7
kWh
490
Save fish, don't flush medications
In Modelling
Go Stargazing
In Modelling
Support your local pumpkin patch
In Modelling
Decorate with Fall Leaves
In Modelling
Cut food waste in half
kgCO2e
6,750
DALYs
1.2-2
M3
13.6
KG
135
kWh
19,980
Pick up trash
In Modelling
Say no to plastic straws
kgCO2e
1.2-2
DALYs
1.5-7
M3
2.3-2
KG
1.3-4
kWh
3.7-2
Choose tap water instead of bottled water
kgCO2e
2.5
DALYs
4.6-6
M3
5.1-3
KG
1.5-2
kWh
7.5
Use Sunlight
Wild card
Thermostat Optimization
In Modelling
Wash Full Loads
In Modelling
Use reusable shopping bags instead of paper
kgCO2e
1,872
DALYs
3.4-3
M3
3.8
KG
37.4
kWh
5,541
Work from home
In Modelling
Air Dry Clothes
In Modelling
Line dry a load of laundry
kgCO2e
27.2
DALYs
4.9-5
M3
5.5-2
KG
5.4-1
kWh
80.5
Donate used clothing
In Modelling
Eat less meat
kgCO2e
2,040
M3
10.5
kWh
6,038
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
Inventory Supplies before buying more
In Modelling
Bike to your destination (rather than drive)
kgCO2e
51.7
DALYs
5.3-4
M3
75.6
KG
5.4-1
kWh
153
Dark Chocolate over Milk Chocolate
In Modelling
Bike/walk to the gym
In Modelling
Setback thermostat 1 degree at night
kgCO2e
140
DALYs
2.5-4
M3
2.8-1
KG
1.4
kWh
414
Grow your own vegetables
kgCO2e
896
DALYs
1.6-3
M3
1.8
KG
8.9
kWh
2,652
Pack light!
In Modelling
Buy a local souvenir
In Modelling
Have a Picnic
In Modelling
Use LED Holiday Lights
In Modelling
Choose a veggie burger
kgCO2e
21.0
DALYs
3.8-5
M3
4.2-2
KG
2.1-1
kWh
62.2
Power Strip Use
In Modelling
Eat or Compost your Pumpkin
In Modelling
Drive 60 mph instead of 70 mph on highway
kgCO2e
69.6
DALYs
1.3-4
M3
1.4-1
KG
7.0-1
kWh
206
Grow your own herbs!
kgCO2e
154
DALYs
2.6-4
M3
3.1-1
KG
1.5
kWh
455
Turn off lights for an hour
kgCO2e
4.5
DALYs
8.1-6
M3
9.1-3
KG
4.5-2
kWh
13.3
Walk your dog rather than stream Netflix
kgCO2e
1.5
DALYs
2.7-6
M3
3.0-3
KG
1.5-2
kWh
4.4
Skip the balloons
In Modelling
Gift a plant instead of cut flowers
In Modelling
Donate to a Local Food Bank
In Modelling
Take your workout outside
In Modelling
Plant flowers for the bees
In Modelling
Pack a waste free snack/lunch
In Modelling
Recycle paper and cardboard
kgCO2e
550
DALYs
9.9-4
M3
5.5-1
KG
11.0
kWh
1,628
Recycle plastic
kgCO2e
1,210
DALYs
2.2-3
M3
1.2
KG
12.1
kWh
3,582
Unplug home appliances not currently in use
kgCO2e
4.1
DALYs
7.4-6
M3
8.3-3
KG
4.1-2
kWh
12.2
Use washable kitchen towels over paper ones!
In Modelling
Keep your decorations
In Modelling
Eat ice cream! (in a cone)
In Modelling
Ditch the junk mail
In Modelling
Green Transportation
Wild card
Eat Green
Wild card
Take the Plastic Pollution Quiz
In Modelling
Make your own cleaning products
In Modelling
Reusable coffee mug
kgCO2e
2.2-1
DALYs
4.0-7
M3
4.4-4
KG
2.2-3
kWh
6.5-1
Use reef-friendly sunblock
In Modelling
Say no disposable items
In Modelling
Lower the brightness on your laptop and/or monitors
In Modelling
Reusable utensils
In Modelling
Plant native species
In Modelling
Plastic Free Detergent
kgCO2e
3.4-2
DALYs
2.6-7
M3
2.8-2
KG
3.5-4
kWh
1.0-1
Learn How to Recycle Plastic Bags
In Modelling
Save water! Don't leave your shower running when you shave your legs.
kgCO2e
15.3
DALYs
3.0-5
M3
7.6-1
KG
1.5-1
kWh
45.3
Choose used clothing
In Modelling
Water Plants at night
Wild card
Recycle glass
kgCO2e
90.0
DALYs
1.6-4
M3
9.1-2
KG
1.8
kWh
266
Buy in bulk
In Modelling
Wash jeans less often
kgCO2e
21.6
DALYs
3.9-5
M3
4.3-2
KG
2.2-1
kWh
63.9
Take memories and leave only footprints
Wild card
BYOM! (Bring Your Own Mug)
In Modelling
Eat Me First Box
In Modelling
Give Experiential Gifts
In Modelling
Steam your veggies
Wild card
Ditch your plastic kitchen sponge!
KG
2.9-1
Low flow showerhead
kgCO2e
12,480
DALYs
1.1-2
M3
25.1
KG
125
kWh
36,941
Invite people to join Handprinter
Choose a destination with the planet in mind
In Modelling
Turn off the lights when you leave a room
kgCO2e
111
DALYs
2.0-4
M3
2.2-1
KG
1.1
kWh
327
Pack reusable items for your trip
In Modelling
Stay at mom-and-pop hotels and inns
In Modelling
Use reusable silicone covers in place of plastic
In Modelling
Pack vegan snack and meals
In Modelling
Pass on the Plastic Straws
In Modelling
go for a fall hike
In Modelling
Skip the Valentine's Day Card
In Modelling
Use Pesticides and herbicides free lawn care products
In Modelling
Use biodegradeable pet waste bags
KG
4.0-2
Beach CleanUp
In Modelling
Play with your cat rather than watch TV
kgCO2e
8.8-1
DALYs
1.6-6
M3
1.8-3
KG
8.7-3
kWh
2.6
Leave it Better Than You Found It
In Modelling
Skip the Fake Spider Webs
In Modelling
Bike, walk, skateboard or scooter to school
In Modelling
Repurpose Pumpkin Guts
In Modelling
Use Laundry bag or Laundry ball
In Modelling
Install rain barrels
Wild card
Use LED bulb instead of incandescent
kgCO2e
1,386
DALYs
2.5-3
M3
2.8
KG
13.8
kWh
4,103
Make a Natural Centerpiece for your holiday table
In Modelling
Carpool to your destination
kgCO2e
30.1
DALYs
3.1-4
M3
44.1
KG
3.1-1
kWh
89.2
Use a Smart Power Bar
In Modelling
Pump up tires
kgCO2e
1,320
DALYs
2.4-3
M3
2.7
KG
13.2
kWh
3,907
Cancel a magazine/newspaper subscription that you don't read
In Modelling
Lower a water heater's temperature setting
kgCO2e
464
DALYs
1.2-2
M3
2,075
KG
4.9
kWh
1,374
Use a reusable straw and bring it with you everywhere!
In Modelling
Reuse plastic bags
In Modelling
Make your own sauces and condiments
In Modelling
Shop your local pet supply
In Modelling
Shop thrift stores for school clothes
In Modelling
Rethink Crayons
In Modelling
Repurpose those Halloween pumpkins!
In Modelling
Costume Swap
In Modelling
DIY your Fall decorations out of more eco friendly materials
In Modelling
Don't purchase a plastic pumpkin bucket for trick-or-treating!
In Modelling
Go Apple picking
In Modelling
Play a pickup basketball game, rather than driving to the gym
Wild card
Keep a reusable bowl and plate at your desk
In Modelling
Upgrade your air conditioner
kgCO2e
6,500
DALYs
1.2-2
M3
13.1
KG
64.9
kWh
19,240
Print double-sided at work
kgCO2e
68.0
DALYs
1.2-4
M3
1.4-1
KG
1.4
kWh
201
Use reusable napkins instead of paper
kgCO2e
1.8-1
DALYs
3.1-7
M3
3.5-4
KG
3.5-3
kWh
5.2-1
Start a School-side Recycling Effort
In Modelling
Share your plastic-free tip
Wild card
Plastic-free hand soap
In Modelling
Go Camping
In Modelling
Turn Your Scraps into Soup
In Modelling
Valentine's Day Experience Gift
In Modelling
Do your Spring shopping at a second hand store
Wild card
Recycle Household Batteries
Wild card
Donate To an Earth Friendly Charity
In Modelling
Switch to "free and clear" laundry detergents
In Modelling
Still using dryer sheets? You must be mad!
In Modelling
Thaw Frozen Food in your fridge
Wild card
Donate old linens to local animal shelter
In Modelling
Use a rain barrel
kgCO2e
128
DALYs
4.4-3
M3
808
KG
1.3
kWh
379
Community garden
In Modelling
Do your research
In Modelling
22nd September - World Car Free Day
In Modelling
Plastic-free toothbrush
In Modelling
Green Your School ( or Work ) commute
In Modelling
Join the Plastic Free July Challenge
Wild card
Send an e-card
In Modelling
Pick up 5 pieces of litter
In Modelling
Preserve or Ferment your Food
In Modelling
Random Acts of Kindness Day
Wild card
World Water Day - March 22nd
In Modelling
DIY your Valentines gift
Wild card
Spa day at home
Wild card
Soak your dishes in warm water first
Wild card
Turn off your idling engines
kgCO2e
480
DALYs
5.0-3
M3
702
KG
5.0
kWh
1,421
DIY or Purchase a Sustainable Dog Toy
In Modelling
Update your profile photo
Wild card
Get Outside! Kids Nature Scavenger Hunt
In Modelling
Buy Used Textbooks
In Modelling
Make A Compost Bottle
In Modelling
Grow herbs or vegetables in a window box
In Modelling
Plastic-free cotton swabs
In Modelling
Install a bathroom sink aerator
kgCO2e
3,110
DALYs
6.1-3
M3
178
KG
31.0
kWh
9,205
Watch Seaspiracy on Netflix
Wild card
Skip the heated dry cycle on dishwasher
kgCO2e
27.7
DALYs
7.2-4
M3
124
KG
2.9-1
kWh
82.1
Go Plogging
In Modelling
do a neighborhood trash pick up before the first snow
In Modelling
Skip the Roses
In Modelling
Earth Hour - March 26th, 8:30pm local time
Wild card
Have a plant based spring picnic!
In Modelling
Use drip irrigation to water your plants
In Modelling
Bike to work instead of drive
kgCO2e
82.4
DALYs
1.3-4
M3
1.6-1
KG
9.9-1
kWh
244
Bus to work instead of drive
kgCO2e
19.5
DALYs
3.5-5
M3
3.9-2
KG
1.9-1
kWh
57.7
Recycle metals
kgCO2e
360
DALYs
6.5-4
M3
3.6-1
KG
3.6
kWh
1,066
Rewear an outfit
kgCO2e
7.3-1
DALYs
1.3-6
M3
1.5-3
KG
7.3-3
kWh
2.2
Preserve your harvest
In Modelling
Sustainable Outdoor Furniture / Deck
In Modelling
Switch to an electric lawnmower
In Modelling
International Plastic Bag Free Day – July 3, 2021
In Modelling
Meatless Holiday Meal
In Modelling
Global Recycling Day - March 18th
In Modelling
International Day of Forests – March 21st
In Modelling
Gather Seeds
Wild card
Lights out for Earth Hour!
In Modelling
Push for plant-based options
In Modelling
Support the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act
In Modelling
Donate to a Green Cause
Wild card
DIY Detergent
In Modelling
Plastic-free toothpaste
In Modelling
Upgrade your washing machine
kgCO2e
94.0
DALYs
1.7-4
M3
1.9-1
KG
9.4-1
kWh
278
Upgrade your clothes dryer
kgCO2e
969
DALYs
1.7-3
M3
2.0
KG
9.7
kWh
2,868
Upgrade your freezer
kgCO2e
338
DALYs
6.1-4
M3
6.8-1
KG
3.4
kWh
1,000
Train to work instead of drive
kgCO2e
21.7
DALYs
3.9-5
M3
4.4-2
KG
2.2-1
kWh
64.2
Carpool with someone
kgCO2e
8.7
DALYs
1.6-5
M3
1.4-7
KG
8.7-2
kWh
25.8
Plant a tree in the northern US
Learn more about the importance of spaying/neutering your pet
Wild card
Take note: use scrap paper!
In Modelling
Use pasta water to water plants
In Modelling
Use NaHCO³ (a special kind of Salt) instead of Deo
In Modelling
The shoes Inspired by Natural Materials: Allbirds
In Modelling
Rent over buy
In Modelling
Need More Ideas?
Wild card
Install a kitchen sink aerator
kgCO2e
1,037
DALYs
2.0-3
M3
59.3
KG
10.3
kWh
3,068
Donate your uncarved pumkins...to pigs!
In Modelling
Participate in World Food Day
In Modelling
make your own candles
In Modelling
Switch to Rechargeable Batteries
Wild card
Rent a Christmas tree
In Modelling
Zero Waste Laundry Detergent
In Modelling
Upcycle Old Furniture
In Modelling
Make a one pot/pan meal!
Wild card
Use LED bulb instead of CFL
kgCO2e
28.0
DALYs
5.0-5
M3
5.6-2
KG
2.8-1
kWh
82.9
