Allen Gift
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 258 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO15milestraveled by foot
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UP TO120minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO146pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO15milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO95minutesspent learning
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UP TO385minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO16meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
Allen's actions
Health
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
I will spend 30 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Energy
Learn About Renewable Energy
I will spend 30 minutes learning more about renewable energy alternatives (i.e. solar, wind, biomass) in my region.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 5 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Waste
RESEARCH LOCAL WASTE SITES
I will spend 30 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.
Health
Healthy Sleep
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will spend 10 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.
Energy
Live in the Spirit of DIITD
Live in the spirit of Do It In The Dark: turn off the lights, air dry your clothes, or take a shorter shower!
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