Andrew Van Riper
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 272 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO84gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO4.0milestraveled by foot
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UP TO100minutesspent exercising
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UP TO100minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO200minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO5.4pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO0.6pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO8.0more servingsof fruits and vegetables
Andrew's actions
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 20 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Health
Avoid Artificial Sweeteners
I will cut out or reduce all artificial sweeteners in my diet, especially acesulfame potassium, aspartame, sucralose and saccharin - all which can decrease human health and pollute our waterways.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Simplicity
Physical or Mental Mindful Practices
I will spend 20 minute(s) per day thinking quietly, practicing meditation, yoga, working out, or doing another mindful activity.
Transportation
Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
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.
Water
Wash Only Full Loads of Laundry
I will conserve water by only doing full loads of laundry.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Energy
Ditch The Halogen Desk Lamp
I will replace my halogen desk lamp with an LED bulb.
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
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.
Energy
Ditch The AC
I will use a fan instead of a window air conditioner.
Health
More fruits and veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Health
Audit Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
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.
Transportation
Walk to Class
I will walk 2 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 2.68 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Simplicity
Study Breaks
I will take regular study breaks to de-stress.
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