Andy Tomlinson
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 401 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO554gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO5.0minutesspent learning
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UP TO3.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
Andy's actions
Transport
Try Carpooling
#75 Ridesharing
I will commute by carpool 15 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 6.06 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transport
Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail
#66 High-Speed Rail
I will spend at least 5 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.
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).
Food
Zero-waste Cooking
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 5 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
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.
Materials
Go Paperless
#70 Recycled Paper
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
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
Become A Master Recycler/Composter
#55 Household Recycling
I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.
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.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Fix Leaky FaucetsWhat are other easy and low-cost ways to reduce your water usage at home?
Andy Tomlinson 4/03/2019 12:06 PMEnsure that appropriate tightness is applied to make sure that there are not any leaky faucets or slow running water each night before going to bed.