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April 3 - April 24, 2019
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John Paine

NYPA

Points Total

  • 0 Today
  • 0 This Week
  • 558 Total

Participant Impact

  • up to
    45
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • up to
    1.0
    minutes
    spent learning

John's Actions

Action Track: Social Justice

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.

Completed
One-Time Action

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.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Materials

Research Cement Alternatives

#36 Alternative Cement

I will spend at least 1 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.

Completed
One-Time Action

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.

Completed
One-Time Action

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.

Completed
One-Time Action

Materials

Choose Recycled Paper

#70 Recycled Paper

I will plan ahead to only use paper products made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.

Completed
One-Time Action

Transport

Conduct Virtual Meetings

#63 Telepresence

I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.

Completed
One-Time Action

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    John Paine 4/25/2019 5:25 AM
    This went well - looking forward to next year!

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    John Paine 4/05/2019 6:32 AM
    Took CFLs to household waste recycling center


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    John Paine 4/04/2019 5:59 AM
    Combined trips (drop books at library on way to work) to reduce vehicle use.

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    John Paine 4/03/2019 6:12 AM
    Packed lunch for work today with all reusable containers!

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    John Paine 3/26/2019 9:35 AM
    First-time challenge participant, long-time "green" enthusiast