kgCO2e
20,685
MEMBERS
19actions taken
512Impact
Washington DC has been active since March 26, 2021
The total impact of taken actions by all group members. Keep up the good work:)
kgCO2e
20,685
DALYs
4.6-2
M3
3,298
KG
215
kWh
61,228
MEMBERS
19actions taken
512
Actions
Turn the faucet off when brushing teeth
kgCO2e
7.8-1
DALYs
4.8-6
M3
1.1
KG
7.8-3
kWh
2.3
Use a reusable water bottle
kgCO2e
10.5
DALYs
1.9-5
M3
2.1-2
KG
6.3-2
kWh
31.1
Pick up 5 pieces of litter
In Modelling
Say no to plastic straws
kgCO2e
6.9-3
DALYs
8.3-8
M3
1.3-2
KG
7.2-5
kWh
2.0-2
Wash Full Loads
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
Turn off the water while you wash dishes
In Modelling
Use reusable shopping bags instead of plastic
kgCO2e
39.2
DALYs
7.1-5
M3
4.0-2
KG
7.8-1
kWh
116
Wash jeans less often
kgCO2e
19.2
DALYs
3.5-5
M3
3.9-2
KG
1.9-1
kWh
56.8
Turn off the lights when you leave a room
kgCO2e
111
DALYs
2.0-4
M3
2.2-1
KG
1.1
kWh
327
Use washable kitchen towels over paper ones!
In Modelling
Go for a family walk rather than stream a TV show
kgCO2e
1.0
DALYs
1.8-6
M3
2.0-3
KG
10.0-3
kWh
3.0
Eat ice cream! (in a cone)
In Modelling
Turn off your idling engines
kgCO2e
960
DALYs
9.9-3
M3
1,405
KG
10.0
kWh
2,842
Go tech-free for an hour
kgCO2e
8.8-1
DALYs
1.6-6
M3
1.8-3
KG
8.7-3
kWh
2.6
Bring a reusable water bottle with you rather than purchase bottled water
In Modelling
Have a Picnic
In Modelling
Use LED bulb instead of incandescent
kgCO2e
1,386
DALYs
2.5-3
M3
2.8
KG
13.8
kWh
4,103
Line dry a load of laundry
kgCO2e
11.9
DALYs
2.1-5
M3
2.4-2
KG
2.4-1
kWh
35.2
Switch to "free and clear" laundry detergents
In Modelling
Compost kitchen scraps
kgCO2e
132
DALYs
2.4-4
M3
2.7-1
KG
2.6
kWh
391
Grow your own herbs!
kgCO2e
76.8
DALYs
1.3-4
M3
1.6-1
KG
7.7-1
kWh
227
Turn off lights for an hour
kgCO2e
2.3
DALYs
4.0-6
M3
4.5-3
KG
2.3-2
kWh
6.7
Leave the Leaves
In Modelling
Donate used clothing
In Modelling
Choose produce and other food varieties not packaged in plastic
kgCO2e
3.2-3
DALYs
2.5-8
M3
2.7-3
KG
3.4-5
kWh
9.6-3
Eat less meat
kgCO2e
680
M3
3.5
kWh
2,013
Low flow showerhead
kgCO2e
7,800
DALYs
7.0-3
M3
15.7
KG
77.8
kWh
23,088
Buy from farmers markets instead of supermarkets
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
Send an e-card
In Modelling
Keep Cozy!
kgCO2e
51.3
DALYs
8.5-5
M3
4.9
KG
5.1-1
kWh
152
Dark Chocolate over Milk Chocolate
In Modelling
Meatless Mondays
kgCO2e
68.0
M3
3.5-1
kWh
201
Support a local restaurant
In Modelling
Use biodegradeable pet waste bags
KG
2.5-2
Take a short shower
kgCO2e
36.8
DALYs
6.6-5
M3
7.4-2
KG
3.7-1
kWh
109
Use reusable shopping bags instead of paper
kgCO2e
468
DALYs
8.4-4
M3
9.4-1
KG
9.3
kWh
1,385
Pump up tires
kgCO2e
880
DALYs
1.6-3
M3
1.8
KG
8.8
kWh
2,605
Setback thermostat 1 degree at night
kgCO2e
40.0
DALYs
7.2-5
M3
8.1-2
KG
4.0-1
kWh
118
Choose tap water instead of bottled water
kgCO2e
6.0-1
DALYs
1.1-6
M3
1.2-3
KG
3.6-3
kWh
1.8
Use a rain barrel
kgCO2e
128
DALYs
4.4-3
M3
808
KG
1.3
kWh
379
Use reusable silicone covers in place of plastic
In Modelling
Go Stargazing
In Modelling
Skip the elevator and take the stairs!
In Modelling
Bike or walk to grocery store rather than drive
In Modelling
Skip the balloons
In Modelling
Plastic Free Detergent
kgCO2e
1.4-2
DALYs
1.0-7
M3
1.1-2
KG
1.4-4
kWh
4.0-2
Carpool to your destination
kgCO2e
17.2
DALYs
1.8-4
M3
25.2
KG
1.8-1
kWh
51.0
Pack a waste free snack/lunch
In Modelling
Ditch your plastic kitchen sponge!
KG
1.3-1
Plant a tree in the northern US
Save fish, don't flush medications
In Modelling
Cancel a magazine/newspaper subscription that you don't read
In Modelling
Use a reusable straw and bring it with you everywhere!
In Modelling
Reuse plastic bags
In Modelling
Pack Lunch
In Modelling
Leave it Better Than You Found It
In Modelling
Turn off your AC when you go on extended trips
In Modelling
Pass on the Plastic Straws
In Modelling
Plant native species
In Modelling
Make a list before you go wild at the grocery store!
In Modelling
Plastic-free cotton swabs
In Modelling
Watch Seaspiracy on Netflix
Wild card
Support your local pumpkin patch
In Modelling
Eat Me First Box
In Modelling
Donate to a Local Food Bank
In Modelling
go for a fall hike
In Modelling
Use LED Holiday Lights
In Modelling
Switch to Rechargeable Batteries
Wild card
Turn Your Scraps into Soup
In Modelling
Skip the Roses
In Modelling
Random Acts of Kindness Day
Wild card
Eat Green
Wild card
Safely Shop Local
In Modelling
Still using dryer sheets? You must be mad!
In Modelling
Beach CleanUp
In Modelling
Rewear an outfit
kgCO2e
7.3-1
DALYs
1.3-6
M3
1.5-3
KG
7.3-3
kWh
2.2
Choose used clothing
In Modelling
Upgrade your washing machine
kgCO2e
188
DALYs
3.4-4
M3
3.8-1
KG
1.9
kWh
556
Upgrade your clothes dryer
kgCO2e
1,938
DALYs
3.5-3
M3
3.9
KG
19.3
kWh
5,736
Recycle paper and cardboard
kgCO2e
100.0
DALYs
1.8-4
M3
1.0-1
KG
2.0
kWh
296
Recycle glass
kgCO2e
20.0
DALYs
3.6-5
M3
2.0-2
KG
4.0-1
kWh
59.2
Recycle plastic
kgCO2e
220
DALYs
4.0-4
M3
2.2-1
KG
2.2
kWh
651
Lower a water heater's temperature setting
kgCO2e
155
DALYs
4.0-3
M3
692
KG
1.6
kWh
458
Break your single-use plastic food bag habit!
In Modelling
Reuse hotel towels
In Modelling
Homemade snacks
In Modelling
Adjust the temperature
kgCO2e
73.3
DALYs
1.3-4
M3
1.5-1
KG
7.3-1
kWh
217
Share your plastic-free tip
Wild card
BYOM! (Bring Your Own Mug)
In Modelling
Bike to your destination (rather than drive)
kgCO2e
6.9
DALYs
7.1-5
M3
10.1
KG
7.2-2
kWh
20.4
Keep your decorations
In Modelling
Open your windows for fresh air!
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
Skip the heated dry cycle on dishwasher
kgCO2e
18.5
DALYs
4.8-4
M3
82.7
KG
1.9-1
kWh
54.7
Learn How to Recycle Plastic Bags
In Modelling
Ditch the junk mail
In Modelling
Decorate with Fall Leaves
In Modelling
do a neighborhood trash pick up before the first snow
In Modelling
Use Laundry bag or Laundry ball
In Modelling
Valentine's Day Experience Gift
In Modelling
Green Transportation
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
Choose a veggie burger
kgCO2e
3.0
DALYs
5.4-6
M3
6.0-3
KG
3.0-2
kWh
8.9
Cut food waste in half
kgCO2e
750
DALYs
1.4-3
M3
1.5
KG
15.0
kWh
2,220
Pick up trash
In Modelling
Use a Smart Power Bar
In Modelling
Thaw Frozen Food in your fridge
Wild card
Water Plants at night
Wild card
Train to work instead of drive
kgCO2e
21.7
DALYs
3.9-5
M3
4.4-2
KG
2.2-1
kWh
64.2
Use reusable napkins instead of paper
kgCO2e
3.5-2
DALYs
6.3-8
M3
7.0-5
KG
7.0-4
kWh
1.0-1
Plant a tree in the southern US
Grow your own vegetables
kgCO2e
64.0
DALYs
1.1-4
M3
1.3-1
KG
6.4-1
kWh
189
Xeriscape your yard!
In Modelling
Buy a local souvenir
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
Shop your local pet supply
In Modelling
DIY or Purchase a Sustainable Dog Toy
In Modelling
Update your profile photo
Wild card
Join the Plastic Free July Challenge
Wild card
Repurpose those Halloween pumpkins!
In Modelling
Gift a plant instead of cut flowers
In Modelling
Switch to an electric lawnmower
In Modelling
Preserve or Ferment your Food
In Modelling
Donate to the Canopy Project
In Modelling
Participate in World Food Day
In Modelling
Go Camping
In Modelling
Take your workout outside
In Modelling
Go Apple picking
In Modelling
make your own candles
In Modelling
Install a filter on your Washing Machine
In Modelling
Rent a Christmas tree
In Modelling
Give Experiential Gifts
In Modelling
World Spay Day
In Modelling
World Wetlands Day
In Modelling
Zero Waste Laundry Detergent
In Modelling
DIY your Valentines gift
Wild card
Do your Spring shopping at a second hand store
Wild card
Play a pickup basketball game, rather than driving to the gym
Wild card
Steam your veggies
Wild card
Recycle Household Batteries
Wild card
Push for plant-based options
In Modelling
Plant flowers for the bees
In Modelling
Eat seasonal fruits & veggies
In Modelling
Soak your dishes in warm water first
Wild card
Use Sunlight
Wild card
Reusable coffee mug
kgCO2e
2.0-2
DALYs
3.6-8
M3
4.0-5
KG
2.0-4
kWh
5.9-2
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
DIY Detergent
In Modelling
Use reef-friendly sunblock
In Modelling
Switch from Daily to Monthly Contact Lenses
In Modelling
