Andrea Kayne
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 303 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO21locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO39meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO66milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO66milestraveled by bus
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UP TO3.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO85pounds of CO2have been saved
Andrea's actions
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
#35 Bamboo
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Materials
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
#47 Bioplastic
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.
Buildings and Cities
Choose LED Bulbs
#33 LED Lighting (Household)
I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Materials
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 3 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Transport
Use Public Transit
#37 Mass Transit
I will use public transit 6 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 3.78 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
Support Local Food Systems
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will source 20 percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.
Land Use
Support Indigenous Peoples' Land Management
#39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management
I will donate to The Nature Conservancy, which works with Indigenous Peoples to secure land tenure and resource rights, support improved governance and local institutions, assist in natural resource mapping, planning and management; and strengthen livelihoods and sustainable economic development.
Land Use
Restore Wetlands
#52 Coastal Wetlands
I will volunteer 2 hours with a wetland restoration project in my region.
Buildings and Cities
Replace Manual Thermostats
#57 Smart Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.
Buildings and Cities
Plan to Insulate
#31 Insulation
I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.
Transport
Use Muscle Power
#49 Cars
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
Transport
Stay on the Ground
#43 Airplanes, #63 Telepresence
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Electricity Generation
Watch a Video about Methane Digesters
#30 Methane Digesters (large), #64 Methane Digesters (small)
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
Materials
Become A Master Recycler/Composter
#55 Household Recycling
I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.
Participant Feed
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Andrea Kayne 4/08/2019 5:04 PMExcited to be getting started!