ORANGE COUNTY
kgCO2e
3,689
MEMBERS
9actions taken
96Impact
Orange County has been active since March 26, 2021
The total impact of taken actions by all group members. Keep up the good work:)
kgCO2e
3,689
DALYs
1.1-2
M3
858
KG
38.1
kWh
10,918
MEMBERS
9actions taken
96
Actions
Skip the heated dry cycle on dishwasher
kgCO2e
83.2
DALYs
2.2-3
M3
372
KG
8.7-1
kWh
246
Meatless Mondays
kgCO2e
68.0
M3
3.5-1
kWh
201
Play a pickup basketball game, rather than driving to the gym
Wild card
Turn the faucet off when brushing teeth
kgCO2e
1.2-1
DALYs
7.1-7
M3
1.6-1
KG
1.2-3
kWh
3.5-1
Pack a waste free snack/lunch
In Modelling
Use reusable shopping bags instead of plastic
kgCO2e
9.8
DALYs
1.8-5
M3
9.9-3
KG
2.0-1
kWh
29.0
Eat less meat
kgCO2e
272
M3
1.4
kWh
805
Unplug home appliances not currently in use
kgCO2e
7.5-1
DALYs
1.4-6
M3
1.5-3
KG
7.5-3
kWh
2.2
Go tech-free for an hour
kgCO2e
2.5-1
DALYs
4.5-7
M3
5.0-4
KG
2.5-3
kWh
7.4-1
Walk your dog rather than stream Netflix
kgCO2e
2.5-1
DALYs
4.5-7
M3
5.0-4
KG
2.5-3
kWh
7.4-1
Pick up 5 pieces of litter
In Modelling
Watch Seaspiracy on Netflix
Wild card
Use LED bulb instead of incandescent
kgCO2e
396
DALYs
7.1-4
M3
8.0-1
KG
4.0
kWh
1,172
Carpool to your destination
kgCO2e
8.6
DALYs
8.9-5
M3
12.6
KG
9.0-2
kWh
25.5
Turn off your idling engines
kgCO2e
240
DALYs
2.5-3
M3
351
KG
2.5
kWh
710
Use biodegradeable pet waste bags
KG
1.0-2
Take a short shower
kgCO2e
9.2
DALYs
1.7-5
M3
1.9-2
KG
9.2-2
kWh
27.2
Rewear an outfit
kgCO2e
3.7-1
DALYs
6.6-7
M3
7.4-4
KG
3.6-3
kWh
1.1
Choose used clothing
In Modelling
Recycle paper and cardboard
kgCO2e
50.0
DALYs
9.0-5
M3
5.0-2
KG
10.0-1
kWh
148
Grow your own vegetables
kgCO2e
64.0
DALYs
1.1-4
M3
1.3-1
KG
6.4-1
kWh
189
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
Compost kitchen scraps
kgCO2e
22.0
DALYs
4.0-5
M3
4.4-2
KG
4.4-1
kWh
65.1
Wash jeans less often
kgCO2e
2.4
DALYs
4.3-6
M3
4.8-3
KG
2.4-2
kWh
7.1
Turn off the water while you wash dishes
In Modelling
Choose tap water instead of bottled water
kgCO2e
1.5-1
DALYs
2.7-7
M3
3.0-4
KG
9.0-4
kWh
4.4-1
Learn more about the importance of spaying/neutering your pet
Wild card
Use a reusable straw and bring it with you everywhere!
In Modelling
Use washable kitchen towels over paper ones!
In Modelling
Grow your own herbs!
kgCO2e
12.8
DALYs
2.2-5
M3
2.6-2
KG
1.3-1
kWh
37.9
Break your single-use plastic food bag habit!
In Modelling
Reuse hotel towels
In Modelling
Homemade snacks
In Modelling
Make your own sauces and condiments
In Modelling
Use reusable silicone covers in place of plastic
In Modelling
Turn off lights for an hour
kgCO2e
3.8-1
DALYs
6.8-7
M3
7.6-4
KG
3.7-3
kWh
1.1
Go Stargazing
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
DIY your own dog snacks
In Modelling
Shop your local pet supply
In Modelling
DIY or Purchase a Sustainable Dog Toy
In Modelling
Bring a reusable water bottle with you rather than purchase bottled water
In Modelling
Pack vegan snack and meals
In Modelling
Turn off your AC when you go on extended trips
In Modelling
Pass on the Plastic Straws
In Modelling
Leave the Leaves
In Modelling
BYOM! (Bring Your Own Mug)
In Modelling
Gift a plant instead of cut flowers
In Modelling
Have a Picnic
In Modelling
Plastic-free cotton swabs
In Modelling
Plastic-free hand soap
In Modelling
Eat ice cream! (in a cone)
In Modelling
Install a bathroom sink aerator
kgCO2e
1,037
DALYs
2.0-3
M3
59.3
KG
10.3
kWh
3,068
Install a kitchen sink aerator
kgCO2e
1,037
DALYs
2.0-3
M3
59.3
KG
10.3
kWh
3,068
Switch to an electric lawnmower
In Modelling
International Plastic Bag Free Day – July 3, 2021
In Modelling
Plastic Free Detergent
kgCO2e
3.4-3
DALYs
2.6-8
M3
2.8-3
KG
3.5-5
kWh
1.0-2
Take your workout outside
In Modelling
Switch to Rechargeable Batteries
Wild card
Eat Green
Wild card
Cut food waste in half
kgCO2e
375
DALYs
6.8-4
M3
7.6-1
KG
7.5
kWh
1,110
Support a local restaurant
In Modelling
Switch to shampoo and conditioner bars
In Modelling
Use Pesticides and herbicides free lawn care products
In Modelling
Choose produce and other food varieties not packaged in plastic
kgCO2e
5.4-4
DALYs
4.2-9
M3
4.5-4
KG
5.6-6
kWh
1.6-3
Pick up trash
In Modelling
Say no to plastic straws
kgCO2e
6.9-4
DALYs
8.3-9
M3
1.3-3
KG
7.2-6
kWh
2.0-3
