alex robinson
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 396 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO32whole food mealsconsumed
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UP TO320gallons of waterhave been saved
alex's actions
Water
Wash Only Full Loads of Laundry
I will conserve water by only doing full loads of laundry.
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.
Food
Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, and only buying the ingredients I need.
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.
Food
Organize a Course
I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses on food sustainability, 'Menu for the Future' or 'Hungry for Change', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
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.
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 4 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
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.
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
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Ditch The AC
I will use a fan instead of a window air conditioner.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
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