kgCO2e
13,629

MEMBERS

17

actions taken

392

Impact

San Francisco has been active since March 26, 2021

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

kgCO2e
13,629
DALYs
2.5-2
M3
737
KG
139
kWh
40,341

MEMBERS

17

actions taken

392
group illustration

Actions

Choose produce and other food varieties not packaged in plastic

Choose produce and other food varieties not packaged in plastic

kgCO2e
3.8-3
DALYs
2.9-8
M3
3.1-3
KG
3.9-5
kWh
1.1-2
7
Eat Seasonally

Eat Seasonally

In Modelling
7
Compost kitchen scraps

Compost kitchen scraps

kgCO2e
132
DALYs
2.4-4
M3
2.7-1
KG
2.6
kWh
391
6
Walk your dog rather than stream Netflix

Walk your dog rather than stream Netflix

kgCO2e
7.5-1
DALYs
1.4-6
M3
1.5-3
KG
7.5-3
kWh
2.2
6
DIY or Purchase a Sustainable Dog Toy

DIY or Purchase a Sustainable Dog Toy

In Modelling
6
Keep Cozy!

Keep Cozy!

kgCO2e
61.5
DALYs
1.0-4
M3
5.9
KG
6.2-1
kWh
182
6
Make a list before you go wild at the grocery store!

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

In Modelling
6
Have a Picnic

Have a Picnic

In Modelling
6
Decorate with Fall Leaves

Decorate with Fall Leaves

In Modelling
6
Support a local restaurant

Support a local restaurant

In Modelling
6
Skip the elevator and take the stairs!

Skip the elevator and take the stairs!

In Modelling
5
Play with your cat rather than watch TV

Play with your cat rather than watch TV

kgCO2e
6.3-1
DALYs
1.1-6
M3
1.3-3
KG
6.2-3
kWh
1.9
5
Leave the Leaves

Leave the Leaves

In Modelling
5
Green Transportation

Green Transportation

Wild card
5
Meatless Mondays

Meatless Mondays

kgCO2e
68.0
M3
3.5-1
kWh
201
5
Turn the faucet off when brushing teeth

Turn the faucet off when brushing teeth

kgCO2e
2.0-1
DALYs
1.2-6
M3
2.7-1
KG
2.0-3
kWh
5.8-1
5
Bike/walk to the gym

Bike/walk to the gym

In Modelling
4
Use a reusable water bottle

Use a reusable water bottle

kgCO2e
3.0
DALYs
5.4-6
M3
6.0-3
KG
1.8-2
kWh
8.9
4
Setback thermostat 1 degree at night

Setback thermostat 1 degree at night

kgCO2e
40.0
DALYs
7.2-5
M3
8.1-2
KG
4.0-1
kWh
118
4
Turn off the water while you wash dishes

Turn off the water while you wash dishes

In Modelling
4
Turn off the lights when you leave a room

Turn off the lights when you leave a room

kgCO2e
55.3
DALYs
9.9-5
M3
1.1-1
KG
5.5-1
kWh
164
4
Break your single-use plastic food bag habit!

Break your single-use plastic food bag habit!

In Modelling
4
Homemade snacks

Homemade snacks

In Modelling
4
Go for a family walk rather than stream a TV show

Go for a family walk rather than stream a TV show

kgCO2e
5.0-1
DALYs
9.0-7
M3
1.0-3
KG
5.0-3
kWh
1.5
4
Bring a reusable water bottle with you rather than purchase bottled water

Bring a reusable water bottle with you rather than purchase bottled water

In Modelling
4
Use LED Holiday Lights

Use LED Holiday Lights

In Modelling
4
Eat Green

Eat Green

Wild card
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
Donate used clothing

Donate used clothing

In Modelling
4
Safely Shop Local

Safely Shop Local

In Modelling
4
Still using dryer sheets? You must be mad!

Still using dryer sheets? You must be mad!

In Modelling
4
Use a Smart Power Bar

Use a Smart Power Bar

In Modelling
3
Upgrade your clothes dryer

Upgrade your clothes dryer

kgCO2e
2,907
DALYs
5.2-3
M3
5.9
KG
29.0
kWh
8,605
3
Use reusable shopping bags instead of plastic

Use reusable shopping bags instead of plastic

kgCO2e
14.7
DALYs
2.6-5
M3
1.5-2
KG
2.9-1
kWh
43.5
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
Pack reusable items for your trip

Pack reusable items for your trip

In Modelling
3
Turn off lights for an hour

Turn off lights for an hour

kgCO2e
1.1
DALYs
2.0-6
M3
2.3-3
KG
1.1-2
kWh
3.3
3
DIY your own dog snacks

DIY your own dog snacks

In Modelling
3
Shop your local pet supply

Shop your local pet supply

In Modelling
3
Green Your School ( or Work ) commute

Green Your School ( or Work ) commute

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
Green your gift wrapping

Green your gift wrapping

In Modelling
3
Keep your decorations

Keep your decorations

In Modelling
3
Skip the balloons

Skip the balloons

In Modelling
3
Pick up 5 pieces of litter

Pick up 5 pieces of litter

In Modelling
3
Learn How to Recycle Plastic Bags

Learn How to Recycle Plastic Bags

In Modelling
3
Ditch the junk mail

Ditch the junk mail

In Modelling
3
Take your workout outside

Take your workout outside

In Modelling
3
Give Experiential Gifts

Give Experiential Gifts

In Modelling
3
Dark Chocolate over Milk Chocolate

Dark Chocolate over Milk Chocolate

In Modelling
3
Recycle Household Batteries

Recycle Household Batteries

Wild card
3
Take the Plastic Pollution Quiz

Take the Plastic Pollution Quiz

In Modelling
3
Switch to "free and clear" laundry detergents

Switch to "free and clear" laundry detergents

In Modelling
3
Use biodegradeable pet waste bags

Use biodegradeable pet waste bags

KG
1.5-2
3
Pick up trash

Pick up trash

In Modelling
3
Upgrade your washing machine

Upgrade your washing machine

kgCO2e
188
DALYs
3.4-4
M3
3.8-1
KG
1.9
kWh
556
2
Print double-sided at work

Print double-sided at work

kgCO2e
27.2
DALYs
4.9-5
M3
5.5-2
KG
5.4-1
kWh
80.5
2
Pump up tires

Pump up tires

kgCO2e
440
DALYs
7.9-4
M3
8.9-1
KG
4.4
kWh
1,302
2
Plant a tree in the northern US

Plant a tree in the northern US

2
Eat less meat

Eat less meat

kgCO2e
272
M3
1.4
kWh
805
2
Low flow showerhead

Low flow showerhead

kgCO2e
3,120
DALYs
2.8-3
M3
6.3
KG
31.1
kWh
9,235
2
Wash jeans less often

Wash jeans less often

kgCO2e
4.8
DALYs
8.6-6
M3
9.7-3
KG
4.8-2
kWh
14.2
2
Cancel a magazine/newspaper subscription that you don't read

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

In Modelling
2
Learn more about the importance of spaying/neutering your pet

Learn more about the importance of spaying/neutering your pet

Wild card
2
Pack light!

Pack light!

In Modelling
2
Buy from farmers markets instead of supermarkets

Buy from farmers markets instead of supermarkets

In Modelling
2
Reuse hotel towels

Reuse hotel towels

In Modelling
2
Adjust the temperature

Adjust the temperature

kgCO2e
73.3
DALYs
1.3-4
M3
1.5-1
KG
7.3-1
kWh
217
2
Stay at mom-and-pop hotels and inns

Stay at mom-and-pop hotels and inns

In Modelling
2
Make your own sauces and condiments

Make your own sauces and condiments

In Modelling
2
Go tech-free for an hour

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
2
Go Stargazing

Go Stargazing

In Modelling
2
Update your profile photo

Update your profile photo

Wild card
2
22nd September - World Car Free Day

22nd September - World Car Free Day

In Modelling
2
Start a School-side Recycling Effort

Start a School-side Recycling Effort

In Modelling
2
Buy Used Textbooks

Buy Used Textbooks

In Modelling
2
Get Crafting! 25+ Homeade Art Supplies

Get Crafting! 25+ Homeade Art Supplies

In Modelling
2
Join the Plastic Free July Challenge

Join the Plastic Free July Challenge

Wild card
2
Share your plastic-free tip

Share your plastic-free tip

Wild card
2
Pass on the Plastic Straws

Pass on the Plastic Straws

In Modelling
2
Plant native species

Plant native species

In Modelling
2
Plastic-free cotton swabs

Plastic-free cotton swabs

In Modelling
2
Install a kitchen sink aerator

Install a kitchen sink aerator

kgCO2e
2,073
DALYs
4.1-3
M3
119
KG
20.7
kWh
6,136
2
Bike, walk, skateboard or scooter to school

Bike, walk, skateboard or scooter to school

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
Eat Me First Box

Eat Me First Box

In Modelling
2
Donate to a Local Food Bank

Donate to a Local Food Bank

In Modelling
2
Go Camping

Go Camping

In Modelling
2
Go Apple picking

Go Apple picking

In Modelling
2
do a neighborhood trash pick up before the first snow

do a neighborhood trash pick up before the first snow

In Modelling
2
Repurpose Pumpkin Guts

Repurpose Pumpkin Guts

In Modelling
2
Meatless Holiday Meal

Meatless Holiday Meal

In Modelling
2
Upcycle Old Furniture

Upcycle Old Furniture

In Modelling
2
Spa day at home

Spa day at home

Wild card
2
Use LED bulb instead of incandescent

Use LED bulb instead of incandescent

kgCO2e
396
DALYs
7.1-4
M3
8.0-1
KG
4.0
kWh
1,172
2
Bike to work instead of drive

Bike to work instead of drive

kgCO2e
54.9
DALYs
8.4-5
M3
1.1-1
KG
6.6-1
kWh
163
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
DIY Detergent

DIY Detergent

In Modelling
2
Use reef-friendly sunblock

Use reef-friendly sunblock

In Modelling
2
Take a short shower

Take a short shower

kgCO2e
9.2
DALYs
1.7-5
M3
1.9-2
KG
9.2-2
kWh
27.2
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
Use reusable shopping bags instead of paper

Use reusable shopping bags instead of paper

kgCO2e
117
DALYs
2.1-4
M3
2.4-1
KG
2.3
kWh
346
1
Train to work instead of drive

Train to work instead of drive

kgCO2e
21.7
DALYs
3.9-5
M3
4.4-2
KG
2.2-1
kWh
64.2
1
Recycle glass

Recycle glass

kgCO2e
10.0
DALYs
1.8-5
M3
1.0-2
KG
2.0-1
kWh
29.6
1
Recycle plastic

Recycle plastic

kgCO2e
110
DALYs
2.0-4
M3
1.1-1
KG
1.1
kWh
326
1
Install a water heater blanket

Install a water heater blanket

kgCO2e
1,164
DALYs
2.1-3
M3
1.2
KG
5.8
kWh
3,445
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
Drive 60 mph instead of 70 mph on highway

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
1
Reusable utensils

Reusable utensils

In Modelling
1
Choose tap water instead of bottled water

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
1
Save fish, don't flush medications

Save fish, don't flush medications

In Modelling
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
Unplug home appliances not currently in use

Unplug home appliances not currently in use

kgCO2e
3.8-1
DALYs
6.8-7
M3
7.6-4
KG
3.7-3
kWh
1.1
1
Use pasta water to water plants

Use pasta water to water plants

In Modelling
1
Use washable kitchen towels over paper ones!

Use washable kitchen towels over paper ones!

In Modelling
1
Grow your own herbs!

Grow your own herbs!

kgCO2e
12.8
DALYs
2.2-5
M3
2.6-2
KG
1.3-1
kWh
37.9
1
Reuse plastic bags

Reuse plastic bags

In Modelling
1
Xeriscape your yard!

Xeriscape your yard!

In Modelling
1
Do your research

Do your research

In Modelling
1
Buy a local souvenir

Buy a local souvenir

In Modelling
1
Use reusable silicone covers in place of plastic

Use reusable silicone covers in place of plastic

In Modelling
1
Take memories and leave only footprints

Take memories and leave only footprints

Wild card
1
Get Outside! Kids Nature Scavenger Hunt

Get Outside! Kids Nature Scavenger Hunt

In Modelling
1
Inventory Supplies before buying more

Inventory Supplies before buying more

In Modelling
1
Plastic-free toothbrush

Plastic-free toothbrush

In Modelling
1
Pack Lunch

Pack Lunch

In Modelling
1
Rethink Crayons

Rethink Crayons

In Modelling
1
Send an e-card

Send an e-card

In Modelling
1
Pack vegan snack and meals

Pack vegan snack and meals

In Modelling
1
Grow herbs or vegetables in a window box

Grow herbs or vegetables in a window box

In Modelling
1
Repurpose those Halloween pumpkins!

Repurpose those Halloween pumpkins!

In Modelling
1
Bike to your destination (rather than drive)

Bike to your destination (rather than drive)

kgCO2e
3.4
DALYs
3.6-5
M3
5.0
KG
3.6-2
kWh
10.2
1
Gift a plant instead of cut flowers

Gift a plant instead of cut flowers

In Modelling
1
Plastic-free hand soap

Plastic-free hand soap

In Modelling
1
Eat ice cream! (in a cone)

Eat ice cream! (in a cone)

In Modelling
1
Install a bathroom sink aerator

Install a bathroom sink aerator

kgCO2e
1,037
DALYs
2.0-3
M3
59.3
KG
10.3
kWh
3,068
1
Watch Seaspiracy on Netflix

Watch Seaspiracy on Netflix

Wild card
1
Switch to an electric lawnmower

Switch to an electric lawnmower

In Modelling
1
Car Free Day - September 22nd

Car Free Day - September 22nd

In Modelling
1
Participate in World Cleanup Day

Participate in World Cleanup Day

In Modelling
1
Participate in World Food Day

Participate in World Food Day

In Modelling
1
make your own candles

make your own candles

In Modelling
1
Rent a Christmas tree

Rent a Christmas tree

In Modelling
1
Use Laundry bag or Laundry ball

Use Laundry bag or Laundry ball

In Modelling
1
Turn Your Scraps into Soup

Turn Your Scraps into Soup

In Modelling
1
Skip the Roses

Skip the Roses

In Modelling
1
Global Recycling Day - March 18th

Global Recycling Day - March 18th

In Modelling
1
World Water Day - March 22nd

World Water Day - March 22nd

In Modelling
1
International Day of Forests – March 21st

International Day of Forests – March 21st

In Modelling
1
Zero Waste Laundry Detergent

Zero Waste Laundry Detergent

In Modelling
1
Volunteer at local soup kitchen or food bank

Volunteer at local soup kitchen or food bank

In Modelling
1
Lights out for Earth Hour!

Lights out for Earth Hour!

In Modelling
1
Steam your veggies

Steam your veggies

Wild card
1
Push for plant-based options

Push for plant-based options

In Modelling
1
Support the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act

Support the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act

In Modelling
1
Make your own cleaning products

Make your own cleaning products

In Modelling
1
Plant flowers for the bees

Plant flowers for the bees

In Modelling
1
Eat seasonal fruits & veggies

Eat seasonal fruits & veggies

In Modelling
1
Use drip irrigation to water your plants

Use drip irrigation to water your plants

In Modelling
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
 Give Consumable Gifts

Give Consumable Gifts

In Modelling
1
Make a Natural Centerpiece for your holiday table

Make a Natural Centerpiece for your holiday table

In Modelling
1
Thermostat Optimization

Thermostat Optimization

In Modelling
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
Carpool to your destination

Carpool to your destination

kgCO2e
4.3
DALYs
4.5-5
M3
6.3
KG
4.5-2
kWh
12.7
1
Turn off your idling engines

Turn off your idling engines

kgCO2e
120
DALYs
1.2-3
M3
176
KG
1.3
kWh
355
1
Reusable coffee mug

Reusable coffee mug

kgCO2e
2.0-2
DALYs
3.6-8
M3
4.0-5
KG
2.0-4
kWh
5.9-2
1
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
1.5
DALYs
3.0-6
M3
7.6-2
KG
1.5-2
kWh
4.5
1
Plastic-free toothpaste

Plastic-free toothpaste

In Modelling
1
Say no to plastic straws

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
1
Ditch your plastic kitchen sponge!

Ditch your plastic kitchen sponge!

KG
3.2-2
1
Wash Full Loads

Wash Full Loads

In Modelling
1
Say no disposable items

Say no disposable items

In Modelling
1
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