Thomas Wheeler
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 724 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO252gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO6.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO30meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO410minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO150minutesbeing mindful
Thomas's actions
Food
Smart Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Nature
Take Nature Photos
I will take photos to capture my experiences with the natural world.
Nature
Keep a Nature Journal
I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my dorm room or home and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 60-minute walk outside each day.
Nature
Class or Extracurricular Meetings Outside
I will host a meeting or class outside.
Nature
Go for a Hike
I will take a 110-minute hike in nature.
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
Lobby for Clean/Renewable Energy
I will start a petition for my school to use more clean/renewable energy.
Food
Shop at Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op, or join a CSA.
Nature
Explore Campus Nature
I will spend time getting acquainted with the nature on or near my campus.
Energy
Ditch The AC
I will use a fan instead of a window air conditioner.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
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.
Simplicity
Study Breaks
I will take regular study breaks to de-stress.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Water
Watch A Water Documentary
I will watch a documentary about water and the environment.
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
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
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
Advocate for Food Options
I will advocate for local and/or organic food options on campus.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.
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