kgCO2e
47,943
MEMBERS
206actions taken
2310Impact
New Jersey has been active since March 26, 2021
The total impact of taken actions by all group members. Keep up the good work:)
kgCO2e
47,943
DALYs
9.7-2
M3
4,850
KG
585
kWh
141,912
MEMBERS
206actions taken
2310
Actions
Turn off lights for an hour
kgCO2e
18.0
DALYs
3.2-5
M3
3.6-2
KG
1.8-1
kWh
53.3
Use a reusable water bottle
kgCO2e
35.3
DALYs
6.3-5
M3
7.0-2
KG
2.1-1
kWh
104
Keep Cozy!
kgCO2e
472
DALYs
7.8-4
M3
45.2
KG
4.7
kWh
1,397
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
Choose tap water instead of bottled water
kgCO2e
6.1
DALYs
1.1-5
M3
1.2-2
KG
3.7-2
kWh
18.2
Turn the faucet off when brushing teeth
kgCO2e
1.6
DALYs
9.5-6
M3
2.2
KG
1.6-2
kWh
4.6
Choose produce and other food varieties not packaged in plastic
kgCO2e
2.2-2
DALYs
1.7-7
M3
1.8-2
KG
2.3-4
kWh
6.4-2
Buy from farmers markets instead of supermarkets
In Modelling
Turn off the water while you wash dishes
In Modelling
Wash a load at a cooler temp setting
kgCO2e
3.0
DALYs
5.4-6
M3
6.0-3
KG
1.8-2
kWh
8.9
Leave the Leaves
In Modelling
Meatless Mondays
kgCO2e
408
M3
2.1
kWh
1,208
Support a local restaurant
In Modelling
Eat Seasonally
In Modelling
Pick up trash
In Modelling
Go Stargazing
In Modelling
Cut food waste in half
kgCO2e
10,500
DALYs
1.9-2
M3
21.2
KG
210
kWh
31,080
Go tech-free for an hour
kgCO2e
3.3
DALYs
5.8-6
M3
6.5-3
KG
3.2-2
kWh
9.6
Choose a veggie burger
kgCO2e
37.5
DALYs
6.8-5
M3
7.6-2
KG
3.7-1
kWh
111
Eat less meat
kgCO2e
3,264
M3
16.8
kWh
9,661
Use reusable shopping bags instead of plastic
kgCO2e
113
DALYs
2.0-4
M3
1.1-1
KG
2.2
kWh
334
Compost kitchen scraps
kgCO2e
506
DALYs
9.1-4
M3
1.0
KG
10.1
kWh
1,498
Wash jeans less often
kgCO2e
55.2
DALYs
9.9-5
M3
1.1-1
KG
5.5-1
kWh
163
Support your local pumpkin patch
In Modelling
Bring a reusable water bottle with you rather than purchase bottled water
In Modelling
Donate used clothing
In Modelling
Pick up 5 pieces of litter
In Modelling
Break your single-use plastic food bag habit!
In Modelling
Adjust the temperature
kgCO2e
696
DALYs
1.3-3
M3
1.4
KG
6.9
kWh
2,060
Skip the elevator and take the stairs!
In Modelling
Plastic Free Detergent
kgCO2e
6.4-2
DALYs
4.9-7
M3
5.3-2
KG
6.7-4
kWh
1.9-1
Use LED Holiday Lights
In Modelling
Take a short shower
kgCO2e
166
DALYs
3.0-4
M3
3.3-1
KG
1.7
kWh
490
Use reusable shopping bags instead of paper
kgCO2e
2,106
DALYs
3.8-3
M3
4.2
KG
42.0
kWh
6,234
Make a list before you go wild at the grocery store!
In Modelling
Give Experiential Gifts
In Modelling
Wash Full Loads
In Modelling
Skip the balloons
In Modelling
Setback thermostat 1 degree at night
kgCO2e
160
DALYs
2.9-4
M3
3.2-1
KG
1.6
kWh
474
Recycle paper and cardboard
kgCO2e
800
DALYs
1.4-3
M3
8.1-1
KG
16.0
kWh
2,368
Save fish, don't flush medications
In Modelling
Unplug home appliances not currently in use
kgCO2e
6.0
DALYs
1.1-5
M3
1.2-2
KG
6.0-2
kWh
17.8
Green your gift wrapping
In Modelling
Open your windows for fresh air!
In Modelling
Take your workout outside
In Modelling
Recycle plastic
kgCO2e
1,650
DALYs
3.0-3
M3
1.7
KG
16.5
kWh
4,884
Turn off the lights when you leave a room
kgCO2e
207
DALYs
3.7-4
M3
4.2-1
KG
2.1
kWh
613
Grow your own herbs!
kgCO2e
192
DALYs
3.3-4
M3
3.9-1
KG
1.9
kWh
568
Gift a plant instead of cut flowers
In Modelling
Learn How to Recycle Plastic Bags
In Modelling
go for a fall hike
In Modelling
Use Laundry bag or Laundry ball
In Modelling
Carpool to your destination
kgCO2e
64.6
DALYs
6.7-4
M3
94.5
KG
6.7-1
kWh
191
Pump up tires
kgCO2e
3,080
DALYs
5.5-3
M3
6.2
KG
30.7
kWh
9,117
Homemade snacks
In Modelling
Walk your dog rather than stream Netflix
kgCO2e
1.8
DALYs
3.1-6
M3
3.5-3
KG
1.8-2
kWh
5.2
Have a Picnic
In Modelling
Line dry a load of laundry
kgCO2e
23.8
DALYs
4.3-5
M3
4.8-2
KG
4.8-1
kWh
70.4
Reusable coffee mug
kgCO2e
2.8-1
DALYs
5.0-7
M3
5.6-4
KG
2.8-3
kWh
8.3-1
Switch to "free and clear" laundry detergents
In Modelling
Use reusable silicone covers in place of plastic
In Modelling
Pass on the Plastic Straws
In Modelling
Keep your decorations
In Modelling
Dark Chocolate over Milk Chocolate
In Modelling
Eat Green
Wild card
Say no to plastic straws
kgCO2e
9.0-3
DALYs
1.1-7
M3
1.6-2
KG
9.3-5
kWh
2.6-2
Recycle glass
kgCO2e
120
DALYs
2.2-4
M3
1.2-1
KG
2.4
kWh
355
Reuse plastic bags
In Modelling
Bike or walk to grocery store rather than drive
In Modelling
Repurpose Pumpkin Guts
In Modelling
Turn Your Scraps into Soup
In Modelling
Pack a waste free snack/lunch
In Modelling
Safely Shop Local
In Modelling
Beach CleanUp
In Modelling
Plant native species
In Modelling
Eat ice cream! (in a cone)
In Modelling
Watch Seaspiracy on Netflix
Wild card
Grow your own vegetables
kgCO2e
640
DALYs
1.1-3
M3
1.3
KG
6.4
kWh
1,894
Work from home
In Modelling
Use pasta water to water plants
In Modelling
Use a reusable straw and bring it with you everywhere!
In Modelling
Use washable kitchen towels over paper ones!
In Modelling
Play with your cat rather than watch TV
kgCO2e
1.3
DALYs
2.3-6
M3
2.5-3
KG
1.3-2
kWh
3.7
Pack Lunch
In Modelling
Go Apple picking
In Modelling
Make your own cleaning products
In Modelling
Use Sunlight
Wild card
Use LED bulb instead of incandescent
kgCO2e
1,980
DALYs
3.6-3
M3
4.0
KG
19.8
kWh
5,861
Daylight Utilization
In Modelling
Use reusable napkins instead of paper
kgCO2e
3.1-1
DALYs
5.7-7
M3
6.3-4
KG
6.3-3
kWh
9.3-1
Leave it Better Than You Found It
In Modelling
Turn off your AC when you go on extended trips
In Modelling
Plant flowers for the bees
In Modelling
Turn off your idling engines
kgCO2e
1,080
DALYs
1.1-2
M3
1,580
KG
11.3
kWh
3,197
Save water! Don't leave your shower running when you shave your legs.
kgCO2e
13.8
DALYs
2.7-5
M3
6.8-1
KG
1.4-1
kWh
40.7
Use biodegradeable pet waste bags
KG
4.5-2
Water Plants at night
Wild card
Buy a local souvenir
In Modelling
Pack vegan snack and meals
In Modelling
Eat or Compost your Pumpkin
In Modelling
Skip the heated dry cycle on dishwasher
kgCO2e
74.0
DALYs
1.9-3
M3
331
KG
7.7-1
kWh
219
Eat seasonal fruits & veggies
In Modelling
Thermostat Optimization
In Modelling
Use reef-friendly sunblock
In Modelling
Ditch your plastic kitchen sponge!
KG
2.5-1
Print double-sided at work
kgCO2e
95.2
DALYs
1.7-4
M3
1.9-1
KG
1.9
kWh
282
Use a rain barrel
kgCO2e
224
DALYs
7.8-3
M3
1,414
KG
2.3
kWh
663
Choose a destination with the planet in mind
In Modelling
Cancel a magazine/newspaper subscription that you don't read
In Modelling
Pack light!
In Modelling
Community garden
In Modelling
Shop your local pet supply
In Modelling
BYOM! (Bring Your Own Mug)
In Modelling
Plastic-free cotton swabs
In Modelling
Plastic-free hand soap
In Modelling
Eat Me First Box
In Modelling
Donate to a Local Food Bank
In Modelling
Decorate with Fall Leaves
In Modelling
Skip the Roses
In Modelling
Green Transportation
Wild card
Still using dryer sheets? You must be mad!
In Modelling
Upgrade your washing machine
kgCO2e
564
DALYs
1.0-3
M3
1.1
KG
5.6
kWh
1,669
Plant a tree in the northern US
Low flow showerhead
kgCO2e
9,360
DALYs
8.4-3
M3
18.9
KG
93.4
kWh
27,706
Drive 60 mph instead of 70 mph on highway
kgCO2e
34.8
DALYs
6.3-5
M3
7.0-2
KG
3.5-1
kWh
103
Reusable utensils
In Modelling
Take memories and leave only footprints
Wild card
DIY or Purchase a Sustainable Dog Toy
In Modelling
Inventory Supplies before buying more
In Modelling
Repurpose those Halloween pumpkins!
In Modelling
Switch to an electric lawnmower
In Modelling
Car Free Day - September 22nd
In Modelling
Global Recycling Day - March 18th
In Modelling
World Water Day - March 22nd
In Modelling
International Day of Forests – March 21st
In Modelling
Take the Plastic Pollution Quiz
In Modelling
Donate To an Earth Friendly Charity
In Modelling
Reduce Screen Time
In Modelling
Say no disposable items
In Modelling
Bike/walk to the gym
In Modelling
Reuse hotel towels
In Modelling
Do your research
In Modelling
Update your profile photo
Wild card
Join the Plastic Free July Challenge
Wild card
Send an e-card
In Modelling
Skip the Fake Spider Webs
In Modelling
Go Plogging
In Modelling
Ditch the junk mail
In Modelling
Do your Spring shopping at a second hand store
Wild card
Steam your veggies
Wild card
Support the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act
In Modelling
Use LED bulb instead of CFL
kgCO2e
140
DALYs
2.5-4
M3
2.8-1
KG
1.4
kWh
414
Give Consumable Gifts
In Modelling
Plastic-free toothpaste
In Modelling
Use a Smart Power Bar
In Modelling
Rewear an outfit
kgCO2e
1.5
DALYs
2.6-6
M3
3.0-3
KG
1.5-2
kWh
4.3
Upgrade your clothes dryer
kgCO2e
3,876
DALYs
7.0-3
M3
7.8
KG
38.7
kWh
11,473
Learn more about the importance of spaying/neutering your pet
Wild card
Pack reusable items for your trip
In Modelling
Make your own sauces and condiments
In Modelling
Plastic-free toothbrush
In Modelling
Get Crafting! 25+ Homeade Art Supplies
In Modelling
make your own candles
In Modelling
Switch to Rechargeable Batteries
Wild card
Meatless Holiday Meal
In Modelling
Valentine's Day Experience Gift
In Modelling
Zero Waste Laundry Detergent
In Modelling
Lights out for Earth Hour!
In Modelling
Recycle Household Batteries
Wild card
Have a plant based spring picnic!
In Modelling
Soak your dishes in warm water first
Wild card
Make a one pot/pan meal!
Wild card
Power Strip Use
In Modelling
Keep a reusable bowl and plate at your desk
In Modelling
DIY Detergent
In Modelling
Choose used clothing
In Modelling
Thaw Frozen Food in your fridge
Wild card
Lower a water heater's temperature setting
kgCO2e
232
DALYs
6.0-3
M3
1,037
KG
2.4
kWh
687
Preserve your harvest
In Modelling
Stay at mom-and-pop hotels and inns
In Modelling
DIY your own dog snacks
In Modelling
Buy Used Textbooks
In Modelling
Green Your School ( or Work ) commute
In Modelling
Rethink Crayons
In Modelling
Bike to your destination (rather than drive)
kgCO2e
10.3
DALYs
1.1-4
M3
15.1
KG
1.1-1
kWh
30.6
Participate in World Cleanup Day
In Modelling
International Plastic Bag Free Day – July 3, 2021
In Modelling
Don't purchase a plastic pumpkin bucket for trick-or-treating!
In Modelling
Power Down at Work
In Modelling
Recycle metals
kgCO2e
360
DALYs
6.5-4
M3
3.6-1
KG
3.6
kWh
1,066
Switch to shampoo and conditioner bars
In Modelling
Use Pesticides and herbicides free lawn care products
In Modelling
Train to work instead of drive
kgCO2e
43.4
DALYs
7.8-5
M3
8.8-2
KG
4.3-1
kWh
128
Buy in bulk
In Modelling
The shoes Inspired by Natural Materials: Allbirds
In Modelling
Rent over buy
In Modelling
Get Outside! Kids Nature Scavenger Hunt
In Modelling
22nd September - World Car Free Day
In Modelling
Grow herbs or vegetables in a window box
In Modelling
Install a bathroom sink aerator
kgCO2e
2,073
DALYs
4.1-3
M3
119
KG
20.7
kWh
6,136
Install a kitchen sink aerator
kgCO2e
2,073
DALYs
4.1-3
M3
119
KG
20.7
kWh
6,136
Sustainable Outdoor Furniture / Deck
In Modelling
Donate your uncarved pumkins...to pigs!
In Modelling
Participate in World Food Day
In Modelling
DIY your Valentines gift
Wild card
Play a pickup basketball game, rather than driving to the gym
Wild card
Lower the brightness on your laptop and/or monitors
In Modelling
Upgrade your refrigerator
kgCO2e
331
DALYs
6.0-4
M3
6.7-1
KG
3.3
kWh
980
Donate old linens to local animal shelter
In Modelling
Need More Ideas?
Wild card
Shop thrift stores for school clothes
In Modelling
Bike, walk, skateboard or scooter to school
In Modelling
Costume Swap
In Modelling
DIY your Fall decorations out of more eco friendly materials
In Modelling
Go Camping
In Modelling
do a neighborhood trash pick up before the first snow
In Modelling
World Wetlands Day
In Modelling
Random Acts of Kindness Day
Wild card
Gather Seeds
Wild card
Upcycle Old Furniture
In Modelling
Spa day at home
Wild card
Push for plant-based options
In Modelling
Install rain barrels
Wild card
Donate Your Leftovers
In Modelling
Air Dry Clothes
In Modelling
Skip the Valentine's Day Card
In Modelling
Bike to work instead of drive
kgCO2e
27.5
DALYs
4.2-5
M3
5.3-2
KG
3.3-1
kWh
81.3
Bus to work instead of drive
kgCO2e
6.5
DALYs
1.2-5
M3
1.3-2
KG
6.5-2
kWh
19.2
