kgCO2e
18,580
MEMBERS
17actions taken
785Impact
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kgCO2e
18,580
DALYs
4.2-2
M3
2,325
KG
231
kWh
54,996
MEMBERS
17actions taken
785
Actions
Use a reusable water bottle
kgCO2e
10.5
DALYs
1.9-5
M3
2.1-2
KG
6.3-2
kWh
31.1
Go for a family walk rather than stream a TV show
kgCO2e
1.8
DALYs
3.1-6
M3
3.5-3
KG
1.8-2
kWh
5.2
Leave the Leaves
In Modelling
Donate used clothing
In Modelling
Choose produce and other food varieties not packaged in plastic
kgCO2e
7.6-3
DALYs
5.9-8
M3
6.2-3
KG
7.9-5
kWh
2.2-2
Skip the elevator and take the stairs!
In Modelling
Support a local restaurant
In Modelling
Cut food waste in half
kgCO2e
4,500
DALYs
8.1-3
M3
9.1
KG
89.8
kWh
13,320
Go Stargazing
In Modelling
Gift a plant instead of cut flowers
In Modelling
Donate to a Local Food Bank
In Modelling
Give Experiential Gifts
In Modelling
Turn the faucet off when brushing teeth
kgCO2e
3.9-1
DALYs
2.4-6
M3
5.4-1
KG
3.9-3
kWh
1.2
Eat Seasonally
In Modelling
Wash a load at a cooler temp setting
kgCO2e
9.0-1
DALYs
1.6-6
M3
1.8-3
KG
5.4-3
kWh
2.7
Go tech-free for an hour
kgCO2e
1.1
DALYs
2.0-6
M3
2.3-3
KG
1.1-2
kWh
3.3
Keep Cozy!
kgCO2e
92.3
DALYs
1.5-4
M3
8.8
KG
9.2-1
kWh
273
Skip the balloons
In Modelling
Learn How to Recycle Plastic Bags
In Modelling
Take your workout outside
In Modelling
Pick up trash
In Modelling
Turn off the water while you wash dishes
In Modelling
Break your single-use plastic food bag habit!
In Modelling
Turn off lights for an hour
kgCO2e
3.0
DALYs
5.4-6
M3
6.0-3
KG
3.0-2
kWh
8.9
Make a list before you go wild at the grocery store!
In Modelling
Wash Full Loads
In Modelling
Adjust the temperature
kgCO2e
256
DALYs
4.6-4
M3
5.2-1
KG
2.6
kWh
759
Pack Lunch
In Modelling
Plastic-free cotton swabs
In Modelling
Eat Me First Box
In Modelling
go for a fall hike
In Modelling
Take the Plastic Pollution Quiz
In Modelling
Use reusable shopping bags instead of plastic
kgCO2e
29.4
DALYs
5.3-5
M3
3.0-2
KG
5.9-1
kWh
87.0
Setback thermostat 1 degree at night
kgCO2e
60.0
DALYs
1.1-4
M3
1.2-1
KG
6.0-1
kWh
178
Recycle plastic
kgCO2e
660
DALYs
1.2-3
M3
6.7-1
KG
6.6
kWh
1,954
Turn off the lights when you leave a room
kgCO2e
82.9
DALYs
1.5-4
M3
1.7-1
KG
8.3-1
kWh
245
Bring a reusable water bottle with you rather than purchase bottled water
In Modelling
Eat ice cream! (in a cone)
In Modelling
Pick up 5 pieces of litter
In Modelling
Support your local pumpkin patch
In Modelling
Dark Chocolate over Milk Chocolate
In Modelling
Use Sunlight
Wild card
Choose a veggie burger
kgCO2e
9.0
DALYs
1.6-5
M3
1.8-2
KG
9.0-2
kWh
26.6
Daylight Utilization
In Modelling
Line dry a load of laundry
kgCO2e
10.2
DALYs
1.8-5
M3
2.1-2
KG
2.0-1
kWh
30.2
Take a short shower
kgCO2e
46.0
DALYs
8.3-5
M3
9.3-2
KG
4.6-1
kWh
136
Eat less meat
kgCO2e
680
M3
3.5
kWh
2,013
Recycle glass
kgCO2e
50.0
DALYs
9.0-5
M3
5.0-2
KG
10.0-1
kWh
148
Wash jeans less often
kgCO2e
12.0
DALYs
2.2-5
M3
2.4-2
KG
1.2-1
kWh
35.5
Choose tap water instead of bottled water
kgCO2e
7.5-1
DALYs
1.4-6
M3
1.5-3
KG
4.5-3
kWh
2.2
Save fish, don't flush medications
In Modelling
Choose a destination with the planet in mind
In Modelling
Use washable kitchen towels over paper ones!
In Modelling
Homemade snacks
In Modelling
Walk your dog rather than stream Netflix
kgCO2e
6.3-1
DALYs
1.1-6
M3
1.3-3
KG
6.2-3
kWh
1.9
Don't purchase a plastic pumpkin bucket for trick-or-treating!
In Modelling
Ditch the junk mail
In Modelling
Use LED Holiday Lights
In Modelling
Skip the Roses
In Modelling
Steam your veggies
Wild card
Eat Green
Wild card
Plant flowers for the bees
In Modelling
Reduce Screen Time
In Modelling
Pack a waste free snack/lunch
In Modelling
Safely Shop Local
In Modelling
Say no to plastic straws
kgCO2e
3.5-3
DALYs
4.1-8
M3
6.3-3
KG
3.6-5
kWh
1.0-2
Upgrade your clothes dryer
kgCO2e
3,876
DALYs
7.0-3
M3
7.8
KG
38.7
kWh
11,473
Water Plants at night
Wild card
Pump up tires
kgCO2e
880
DALYs
1.6-3
M3
1.8
KG
8.8
kWh
2,605
Use reusable napkins instead of paper
kgCO2e
1.4-1
DALYs
2.5-7
M3
2.8-4
KG
2.8-3
kWh
4.1-1
Recycle paper and cardboard
kgCO2e
200
DALYs
3.6-4
M3
2.0-1
KG
4.0
kWh
592
Invite people to join Handprinter
Cancel a magazine/newspaper subscription that you don't read
In Modelling
Lower a water heater's temperature setting
kgCO2e
309
DALYs
8.0-3
M3
1,383
KG
3.2
kWh
916
Unplug home appliances not currently in use
kgCO2e
1.5
DALYs
2.7-6
M3
3.0-3
KG
1.5-2
kWh
4.4
Buy a local souvenir
In Modelling
Keep your decorations
In Modelling
Use Laundry bag or Laundry ball
In Modelling
Green Transportation
Wild card
International Day of Forests – March 21st
In Modelling
Eat seasonal fruits & veggies
In Modelling
Soak your dishes in warm water first
Wild card
Use LED bulb instead of incandescent
kgCO2e
792
DALYs
1.4-3
M3
1.6
KG
7.9
kWh
2,344
Thermostat Optimization
In Modelling
Power Down at Work
In Modelling
Turn off your idling engines
kgCO2e
480
DALYs
5.0-3
M3
702
KG
5.0
kWh
1,421
Switch to "free and clear" laundry detergents
In Modelling
Use reef-friendly sunblock
In Modelling
Upgrade your washing machine
kgCO2e
282
DALYs
5.1-4
M3
5.7-1
KG
2.8
kWh
835
Use reusable shopping bags instead of paper
kgCO2e
351
DALYs
6.3-4
M3
7.1-1
KG
7.0
kWh
1,039
Train to work instead of drive
kgCO2e
65.1
DALYs
1.2-4
M3
1.3-1
KG
6.5-1
kWh
193
Buy in bulk
In Modelling
Compost kitchen scraps
kgCO2e
66.0
DALYs
1.2-4
M3
1.3-1
KG
1.3
kWh
195
Pack light!
In Modelling
DIY or Purchase a Sustainable Dog Toy
In Modelling
Inventory Supplies before buying more
In Modelling
Bike or walk to grocery store rather than drive
In Modelling
Send an e-card
In Modelling
Turn off your AC when you go on extended trips
In Modelling
Pass on the Plastic Straws
In Modelling
Plastic-free hand soap
In Modelling
Open your windows for fresh air!
In Modelling
Skip the Fake Spider Webs
In Modelling
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
Repurpose Pumpkin Guts
In Modelling
Volunteer at local soup kitchen or food bank
In Modelling
Lights out for Earth Hour!
In Modelling
Recycle Household Batteries
Wild card
Give Consumable Gifts
In Modelling
Meatless Mondays
kgCO2e
40.8
M3
2.1-1
kWh
121
Air Dry Clothes
In Modelling
Recycle metals
kgCO2e
360
DALYs
6.5-4
M3
3.6-1
KG
3.6
kWh
1,066
Say no disposable items
In Modelling
Beach CleanUp
In Modelling
Bike/walk to the gym
In Modelling
Choose used clothing
In Modelling
Thaw Frozen Food in your fridge
Wild card
Print double-sided at work
kgCO2e
27.2
DALYs
4.9-5
M3
5.5-2
KG
5.4-1
kWh
80.5
Low flow showerhead
kgCO2e
3,120
DALYs
2.8-3
M3
6.3
KG
31.1
kWh
9,235
Work from home
In Modelling
Learn more about the importance of spaying/neutering your pet
Wild card
Pack reusable items for your trip
In Modelling
Reuse plastic bags
In Modelling
Reuse hotel towels
In Modelling
Make your own sauces and condiments
In Modelling
DIY your own dog snacks
In Modelling
Take memories and leave only footprints
Wild card
Buy Used Textbooks
In Modelling
Join the Plastic Free July Challenge
Wild card
Pack vegan snack and meals
In Modelling
BYOM! (Bring Your Own Mug)
In Modelling
Have a Picnic
In Modelling
Bike, walk, skateboard or scooter to school
In Modelling
Sustainable Outdoor Furniture / Deck
In Modelling
Preserve or Ferment your Food
In Modelling
Car Free Day - September 22nd
In Modelling
Decorate with Fall Leaves
In Modelling
Switch to Rechargeable Batteries
Wild card
Meatless Holiday Meal
In Modelling
World Wetlands Day
In Modelling
Valentine's Day Experience Gift
In Modelling
Random Acts of Kindness Day
Wild card
Global Recycling Day - March 18th
In Modelling
Earth Hour - March 26th, 8:30pm local time
Wild card
Zero Waste Laundry Detergent
In Modelling
Upcycle Old Furniture
In Modelling
DIY your Valentines gift
Wild card
Spa day at home
Wild card
Use LED bulb instead of CFL
kgCO2e
56.0
DALYs
1.0-4
M3
1.1-1
KG
5.6-1
kWh
166
Power Strip Use
In Modelling
Carpool to your destination
kgCO2e
8.6
DALYs
8.9-5
M3
12.6
KG
9.0-2
kWh
25.5
Save water! Don't leave your shower running when you shave your legs.
kgCO2e
3.1
DALYs
6.0-6
M3
1.5-1
KG
3.0-2
kWh
9.1
DIY Detergent
In Modelling
Ditch your plastic kitchen sponge!
KG
6.4-2
Still using dryer sheets? You must be mad!
In Modelling
Use a Smart Power Bar
In Modelling
Lower the brightness on your laptop and/or monitors
In Modelling
Rewear an outfit
kgCO2e
3.7-1
DALYs
6.6-7
M3
7.4-4
KG
3.6-3
kWh
1.1
Plant a tree in the northern US
Grow your own vegetables
kgCO2e
64.0
DALYs
1.1-4
M3
1.3-1
KG
6.4-1
kWh
189
Drive 60 mph instead of 70 mph on highway
kgCO2e
5.8
DALYs
1.0-5
M3
1.2-2
KG
5.8-2
kWh
17.2
Reusable utensils
In Modelling
Use a reusable straw and bring it with you everywhere!
In Modelling
Buy from farmers markets instead of supermarkets
In Modelling
Grow your own herbs!
kgCO2e
12.8
DALYs
2.2-5
M3
2.6-2
KG
1.3-1
kWh
37.9
Rent a hybrid!
In Modelling
Preserve your harvest
In Modelling
Do your research
In Modelling
Shop your local pet supply
In Modelling
Update your profile photo
Wild card
Get Outside! Kids Nature Scavenger Hunt
In Modelling
22nd September - World Car Free Day
In Modelling
Green Your School ( or Work ) commute
In Modelling
Share your plastic-free tip
Wild card
Rethink Crayons
In Modelling
Leave it Better Than You Found It
In Modelling
Plant native species
In Modelling
Grow herbs or vegetables in a window box
In Modelling
Repurpose those Halloween pumpkins!
In Modelling
Green your gift wrapping
In Modelling
Install a bathroom sink aerator
kgCO2e
1,037
DALYs
2.0-3
M3
59.3
KG
10.3
kWh
3,068
Participate in World Cleanup Day
In Modelling
International Plastic Bag Free Day – July 3, 2021
In Modelling
Go Plogging
In Modelling
do a neighborhood trash pick up before the first snow
In Modelling
Install a filter on your Washing Machine
In Modelling
World Water Day - March 22nd
In Modelling
Donate To an Earth Friendly Charity
In Modelling
Make a one pot/pan meal!
Wild card
Donate Your Leftovers
In Modelling
Skip the Valentine's Day Card
In Modelling
Bus to work instead of drive
kgCO2e
6.5
DALYs
1.2-5
M3
1.3-2
KG
6.5-2
kWh
19.2
Use Pesticides and herbicides free lawn care products
In Modelling
Reusable coffee mug
kgCO2e
2.0-2
DALYs
3.6-8
M3
4.0-5
KG
2.0-4
kWh
5.9-2
