Shawn Olden
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 886 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO190disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO920gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO94milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO94milestraveled by foot
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UP TO189pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO7.8pounds of paperhave been saved
Shawn's actions
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.
Transportation
Walk to Class
I will walk 2 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 2.41 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Waste
Print Double Sided
I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.
Food
Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, and only buying the ingredients I need.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
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.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.
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.
Transportation
Try Carpool
I will carpool 2 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.61 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Water
Wash Only Full Loads of Laundry
I will conserve water by only doing full loads of laundry.
Food
Advocate for Food Options
I will advocate for local and/or organic food options on campus.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Transportation
Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Food
Reduce Dining Hall Waste
I will carefully fill my plate in the dining hall and take only what I can eat. I'll also inquire about ways to improve composting and use of recyclable foodware.
Participant Feed
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Shawn Olden 10/31/2017 9:58 AMMy challenge is going well. I feel that I did not start off great but I have recently bought into what we are trying to accomplish.