Mitch Middlebrook
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 571 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO16peoplemet
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UP TO24conversationswith people
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UP TO90plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO36peoplehelped
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UP TO280minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO1,401gallons of waterhave been saved
Mitch's actions
Water
Watch A Water Documentary
I will watch a documentary about water and the environment.
Community
Express my Support
I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental advocacy.
Waste
Recycle Everything I Can
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
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.
Community
Talk to my Friends
I will decide which environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 2 friends per day about the issue.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Community
Connect with a Nonprofit
I will connect with a local nonprofit and find out how I can get involved.
Water
Wash Only Full Loads of Laundry
I will conserve water by only doing full loads of laundry.
Water
Brush My Teeth Without Running Water
I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Water
If It's Yellow Let It Mellow
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Waste
Lobby for Reusables
I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.
Community
Grow Your Community
I will introduce myself to 1 new classmate(s) or academic professional(s) per day.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 2 person(s) who are in need each day.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Nature
Explore Campus Nature
I will spend time getting acquainted with the nature on or near my campus.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Transportation
Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 20 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
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