NEW YORK

kgCO2e
6,544

MEMBERS

95

actions taken

430

Impact

New York has been active since March 26, 2021

The total impact of taken actions by all group members. Keep up the good work:)

kgCO2e
6,544
DALYs
1.1-2
M3
583
KG
75.5
kWh
19,371

MEMBERS

95

actions taken

430
group illustration

Actions

Go tech-free for an hour

Go tech-free for an hour

kgCO2e
2.1
DALYs
3.8-6
M3
4.3-3
KG
2.1-2
kWh
6.3
17
Meatless Mondays

Meatless Mondays

kgCO2e
177
M3
9.1-1
kWh
523
13
Pack Lunch

Pack Lunch

In Modelling
11
Daylight Utilization

Daylight Utilization

In Modelling
11
Use reusable shopping bags instead of plastic

Use reusable shopping bags instead of plastic

kgCO2e
49.0
DALYs
8.8-5
M3
4.9-2
KG
9.8-1
kWh
145
10
Break your single-use plastic food bag habit!

Break your single-use plastic food bag habit!

In Modelling
10
Make a list before you go wild at the grocery store!

Make a list before you go wild at the grocery store!

In Modelling
9
Support a local restaurant

Support a local restaurant

In Modelling
9
Adjust the temperature

Adjust the temperature

kgCO2e
293
DALYs
5.3-4
M3
5.9-1
KG
2.9
kWh
867
8
Open your windows for fresh air!

Open your windows for fresh air!

In Modelling
8
Choose produce and other food varieties not packaged in plastic

Choose produce and other food varieties not packaged in plastic

kgCO2e
4.3-3
DALYs
3.4-8
M3
3.6-3
KG
4.5-5
kWh
1.3-2
8
Turn off lights for an hour

Turn off lights for an hour

kgCO2e
2.6
DALYs
4.7-6
M3
5.3-3
KG
2.6-2
kWh
7.8
7
Use a reusable water bottle

Use a reusable water bottle

kgCO2e
4.5
DALYs
8.1-6
M3
9.0-3
KG
2.7-2
kWh
13.3
6
Take a short shower

Take a short shower

kgCO2e
55.2
DALYs
9.9-5
M3
1.1-1
KG
5.5-1
kWh
163
6
Go for a family walk rather than stream a TV show

Go for a family walk rather than stream a TV show

kgCO2e
7.5-1
DALYs
1.4-6
M3
1.5-3
KG
7.5-3
kWh
2.2
6
Skip the balloons

Skip the balloons

In Modelling
6
Eat Green

Eat Green

Wild card
6
Eat Seasonally

Eat Seasonally

In Modelling
6
Still using dryer sheets? You must be mad!

Still using dryer sheets? You must be mad!

In Modelling
6
Recycle glass

Recycle glass

kgCO2e
50.0
DALYs
9.0-5
M3
5.0-2
KG
10.0-1
kWh
148
5
Buy from farmers markets instead of supermarkets

Buy from farmers markets instead of supermarkets

In Modelling
5
Green Transportation

Green Transportation

Wild card
5
Take the Plastic Pollution Quiz

Take the Plastic Pollution Quiz

In Modelling
5
Eat seasonal fruits & veggies

Eat seasonal fruits & veggies

In Modelling
5
Use Sunlight

Use Sunlight

Wild card
5
 Give Consumable Gifts

Give Consumable Gifts

In Modelling
5
Buy in bulk

Buy in bulk

In Modelling
4
Compost kitchen scraps

Compost kitchen scraps

kgCO2e
88.0
DALYs
1.6-4
M3
1.8-1
KG
1.8
kWh
260
4
Unplug home appliances not currently in use

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
4
Use reusable silicone covers in place of plastic

Use reusable silicone covers in place of plastic

In Modelling
4
Go Stargazing

Go Stargazing

In Modelling
4
Inventory Supplies before buying more

Inventory Supplies before buying more

In Modelling
4
Leave the Leaves

Leave the Leaves

In Modelling
4
Bike to your destination (rather than drive)

Bike to your destination (rather than drive)

kgCO2e
13.8
DALYs
1.4-4
M3
20.2
KG
1.4-1
kWh
40.8
4
Choose a veggie burger

Choose a veggie burger

kgCO2e
6.0
DALYs
1.1-5
M3
1.2-2
KG
6.0-2
kWh
17.8
4
Turn the faucet off when brushing teeth

Turn the faucet off when brushing teeth

kgCO2e
1.6-1
DALYs
9.5-7
M3
2.2-1
KG
1.6-3
kWh
4.6-1
4
Air Dry Clothes

Air Dry Clothes

In Modelling
4
Say no to plastic straws

Say no to plastic straws

kgCO2e
2.8-3
DALYs
3.3-8
M3
5.0-3
KG
2.9-5
kWh
8.2-3
4
Bike/walk to the gym

Bike/walk to the gym

In Modelling
3
Train to work instead of drive

Train to work instead of drive

kgCO2e
65.1
DALYs
1.2-4
M3
1.3-1
KG
6.5-1
kWh
193
3
Recycle paper and cardboard

Recycle paper and cardboard

kgCO2e
150
DALYs
2.7-4
M3
1.5-1
KG
3.0
kWh
444
3
Choose tap water instead of bottled water

Choose tap water instead of bottled water

kgCO2e
4.5-1
DALYs
8.1-7
M3
9.1-4
KG
2.7-3
kWh
1.3
3
Reuse plastic bags

Reuse plastic bags

In Modelling
3
Skip the elevator and take the stairs!

Skip the elevator and take the stairs!

In Modelling
3
Walk your dog rather than stream Netflix

Walk your dog rather than stream Netflix

kgCO2e
3.8-1
DALYs
6.8-7
M3
7.6-4
KG
3.7-3
kWh
1.1
3
Bike or walk to grocery store rather than drive

Bike or walk to grocery store rather than drive

In Modelling
3
Turn off your AC when you go on extended trips

Turn off your AC when you go on extended trips

In Modelling
3
Gift a plant instead of cut flowers

Gift a plant instead of cut flowers

In Modelling
3
Plastic-free cotton swabs

Plastic-free cotton swabs

In Modelling
3
Eat ice cream! (in a cone)

Eat ice cream! (in a cone)

In Modelling
3
Skip the Fake Spider Webs

Skip the Fake Spider Webs

In Modelling
3
Learn How to Recycle Plastic Bags

Learn How to Recycle Plastic Bags

In Modelling
3
Take your workout outside

Take your workout outside

In Modelling
3
go for a fall hike

go for a fall hike

In Modelling
3
Make your own cleaning products

Make your own cleaning products

In Modelling
3
Use LED bulb instead of incandescent

Use LED bulb instead of incandescent

kgCO2e
594
DALYs
1.1-3
M3
1.2
KG
5.9
kWh
1,758
3
Thermostat Optimization

Thermostat Optimization

In Modelling
3
Reduce Screen Time

Reduce Screen Time

In Modelling
3
Save water! Don't leave your shower running when you shave your legs.

Save water! Don't leave your shower running when you shave your legs.

kgCO2e
4.6
DALYs
8.9-6
M3
2.3-1
KG
4.6-2
kWh
13.6
3
Keep a reusable bowl and plate at your desk

Keep a reusable bowl and plate at your desk

In Modelling
3
Safely Shop Local

Safely Shop Local

In Modelling
3
Say no disposable items

Say no disposable items

In Modelling
3
Water Plants at night

Water Plants at night

Wild card
2
Use reusable shopping bags instead of paper

Use reusable shopping bags instead of paper

kgCO2e
234
DALYs
4.2-4
M3
4.7-1
KG
4.7
kWh
693
2
Low flow showerhead

Low flow showerhead

kgCO2e
3,120
DALYs
2.8-3
M3
6.3
KG
31.1
kWh
9,235
2
Recycle plastic

Recycle plastic

kgCO2e
220
DALYs
4.0-4
M3
2.2-1
KG
2.2
kWh
651
2
Drive 60 mph instead of 70 mph on highway

Drive 60 mph instead of 70 mph on highway

kgCO2e
11.6
DALYs
2.1-5
M3
2.3-2
KG
1.2-1
kWh
34.3
2
Reusable utensils

Reusable utensils

In Modelling
2
Turn off the water while you wash dishes

Turn off the water while you wash dishes

In Modelling
2
Turn off the lights when you leave a room

Turn off the lights when you leave a room

kgCO2e
27.6
DALYs
5.0-5
M3
5.6-2
KG
2.8-1
kWh
81.8
2
Use washable kitchen towels over paper ones!

Use washable kitchen towels over paper ones!

In Modelling
2
Grow your own herbs!

Grow your own herbs!

kgCO2e
25.6
DALYs
4.4-5
M3
5.2-2
KG
2.6-1
kWh
75.8
2
Homemade snacks

Homemade snacks

In Modelling
2
Buy Used Textbooks

Buy Used Textbooks

In Modelling
2
Plastic-free toothbrush

Plastic-free toothbrush

In Modelling
2
Green Your School ( or Work ) commute

Green Your School ( or Work ) commute

In Modelling
2
Green your gift wrapping

Green your gift wrapping

In Modelling
2
Have a Picnic

Have a Picnic

In Modelling
2
Don't purchase a plastic pumpkin bucket for trick-or-treating!

Don't purchase a plastic pumpkin bucket for trick-or-treating!

In Modelling
2
Support your local pumpkin patch

Support your local pumpkin patch

In Modelling
2
Plastic Free Detergent

Plastic Free Detergent

kgCO2e
6.8-3
DALYs
5.2-8
M3
5.6-3
KG
7.0-5
kWh
2.0-2
2
Decorate with Fall Leaves

Decorate with Fall Leaves

In Modelling
2
International Day of Forests – March 21st

International Day of Forests – March 21st

In Modelling
2
Recycle Household Batteries

Recycle Household Batteries

Wild card
2
Power Strip Use

Power Strip Use

In Modelling
2
Skip the Valentine's Day Card

Skip the Valentine's Day Card

In Modelling
2
Cut food waste in half

Cut food waste in half

kgCO2e
750
DALYs
1.4-3
M3
1.5
KG
15.0
kWh
2,220
2
Pack a waste free snack/lunch

Pack a waste free snack/lunch

In Modelling
2
Donate used clothing

Donate used clothing

In Modelling
2
Use biodegradeable pet waste bags

Use biodegradeable pet waste bags

KG
1.0-2
2
Wash Full Loads

Wash Full Loads

In Modelling
2
Lower the brightness on your laptop and/or monitors

Lower the brightness on your laptop and/or monitors

In Modelling
1
Rewear an outfit

Rewear an outfit

kgCO2e
3.7-1
DALYs
6.6-7
M3
7.4-4
KG
3.6-3
kWh
1.1
1
Choose used clothing

Choose used clothing

In Modelling
1
Pump up tires

Pump up tires

kgCO2e
220
DALYs
4.0-4
M3
4.4-1
KG
2.2
kWh
651
1
Eat less meat

Eat less meat

kgCO2e
136
M3
7.0-1
kWh
403
1
Grow your own vegetables

Grow your own vegetables

kgCO2e
64.0
DALYs
1.1-4
M3
1.3-1
KG
6.4-1
kWh
189
1
Wash a load at a cooler temp setting

Wash a load at a cooler temp setting

kgCO2e
1.0-1
DALYs
1.8-7
M3
2.0-4
KG
6.0-4
kWh
3.0-1
1
Invite people to join Handprinter

Invite people to join Handprinter

1
Save fish, don't flush medications

Save fish, don't flush medications

In Modelling
1
Use a rain barrel

Use a rain barrel

kgCO2e
32.0
DALYs
1.1-3
M3
202
KG
3.3-1
kWh
94.7
1
Cancel a magazine/newspaper subscription that you don't read

Cancel a magazine/newspaper subscription that you don't read

In Modelling
1
Learn more about the importance of spaying/neutering your pet

Learn more about the importance of spaying/neutering your pet

Wild card
1
Lower a water heater's temperature setting

Lower a water heater's temperature setting

kgCO2e
77.4
DALYs
2.0-3
M3
346
KG
8.1-1
kWh
229
1
Use pasta water to water plants

Use pasta water to water plants

In Modelling
1
Pack reusable items for your trip

Pack reusable items for your trip

In Modelling
1
Rent a hybrid!

Rent a hybrid!

In Modelling
1
Community garden

Community garden

In Modelling
1
Play with your cat rather than watch TV

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
1
Update your profile photo

Update your profile photo

Wild card
1
22nd September - World Car Free Day

22nd September - World Car Free Day

In Modelling
1
Shop thrift stores for school clothes

Shop thrift stores for school clothes

In Modelling
1
Share your plastic-free tip

Share your plastic-free tip

Wild card
1
Leave it Better Than You Found It

Leave it Better Than You Found It

In Modelling
1
Send an e-card

Send an e-card

In Modelling
1
Pass on the Plastic Straws

Pass on the Plastic Straws

In Modelling
1
Grow herbs or vegetables in a window box

Grow herbs or vegetables in a window box

In Modelling
1
BYOM! (Bring Your Own Mug)

BYOM! (Bring Your Own Mug)

In Modelling
1
Keep Cozy!

Keep Cozy!

kgCO2e
10.3
DALYs
1.7-5
M3
9.8-1
KG
1.0-1
kWh
30.4
1
Bike, walk, skateboard or scooter to school

Bike, walk, skateboard or scooter to school

In Modelling
1
Watch Seaspiracy on Netflix

Watch Seaspiracy on Netflix

Wild card
1
Preserve or Ferment your Food

Preserve or Ferment your Food

In Modelling
1
Go Plogging

Go Plogging

In Modelling
1
Eat Me First Box

Eat Me First Box

In Modelling
1
Go Camping

Go Camping

In Modelling
1
Switch to Rechargeable Batteries

Switch to Rechargeable Batteries

Wild card
1
Turn Your Scraps into Soup

Turn Your Scraps into Soup

In Modelling
1
Skip the Roses

Skip the Roses

In Modelling
1
Dark Chocolate over Milk Chocolate

Dark Chocolate over Milk Chocolate

In Modelling
1
Gather Seeds

Gather Seeds

Wild card
1
Upcycle Old Furniture

Upcycle Old Furniture

In Modelling
1
DIY your Valentines gift

DIY your Valentines gift

Wild card
1
Lights out for Earth Hour!

Lights out for Earth Hour!

In Modelling
1
Do your Spring shopping at a second hand store

Do your Spring shopping at a second hand store

Wild card
1
Steam your veggies

Steam your veggies

Wild card
1
Push for plant-based options

Push for plant-based options

In Modelling
1
Plant flowers for the bees

Plant flowers for the bees

In Modelling
1
Soak your dishes in warm water first

Soak your dishes in warm water first

Wild card
1
Use LED bulb instead of CFL

Use LED bulb instead of CFL

kgCO2e
28.0
DALYs
5.0-5
M3
5.6-2
KG
2.8-1
kWh
82.9
1
Power Down at Work

Power Down at Work

In Modelling
1
Bike to work instead of drive

Bike to work instead of drive

kgCO2e
27.5
DALYs
4.2-5
M3
5.3-2
KG
3.3-1
kWh
81.3
1
Line dry a load of laundry

Line dry a load of laundry

kgCO2e
1.7
DALYs
3.1-6
M3
3.4-3
KG
3.4-2
kWh
5.0
1
Use Pesticides and herbicides free lawn care products

Use Pesticides and herbicides free lawn care products

In Modelling
1
Pick up trash

Pick up trash

In Modelling
1
Plastic-free toothpaste

Plastic-free toothpaste

In Modelling
1
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