Calvin DeJarnett
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 701 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.0conversationswith people
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UP TO0.0gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO20milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO5.0milestraveled by bus
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UP TO15milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO180minutesspent learning
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UP TO5.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO87pounds of CO2have been saved
Calvin's actions
Materials
Install a Toilet Bank
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.
Transport
Improve a Bus Stop
#37 Mass Transit
I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or implementing some other small improvement.
Transport
Test Drive an Electric Bike
#69 Electric Bikes
I will test drive an electric bike at a local distributor to see if it makes sense to use one in place of my car, or to extend the area I can cover by bike.
Transport
Advocate For Greener Vehicles
#26 Electric Vehicles
I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles
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.
Land Use
Restore Wetlands
#52 Coastal Wetlands
I will volunteer 10 hours with a wetland restoration project in my region.
Materials
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Transport
Purchase a Carbon Offset
#43 Airplanes
If I buy a plane ticket, I will purchase a carbon offset.
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
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).
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.
Materials
Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips
#47 Bioplastic
I will spend at least 60 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 3 friends, family and/or colleagues.
Materials
Fix Leaky Faucets
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.
Materials
Recycle Everything I Can
#55 Household Recycling
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 2
#5 Tropical Forests
I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.
Transport
Try Carpooling
#75 Ridesharing
I will commute by carpool 15 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 5.3 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transport
Use Public Transit
#37 Mass Transit
I will use public transit 5 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.45 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Land Use
Learn about Temperate Forests
#12 Temperate Forests
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
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