Charles Langlands Pearse
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 386 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO21plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Charles's actions
Water
Take Back the Tap
I will start a 'Take Back the Tap' campaign on my campus.
Water
Say No to Plastic
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. This week, I'll say "no" to plastic bags at the store and plastic straws in all of my drinks.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) each day this week.
Transportation
Research Better Transportation
I will research one of the solutions presented in this week's session on Transportation and see if there are any groups in my community already doing this work.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Consumption and Economy
Personal Waste Audit
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Community
Attend a Meeting
This week, I will attend one local event or meeting concerning a current issue in my community such as a planning meeting, a town hall, or a training on taking action.
Ecological Principles
Recycle Everything I Can
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community this week.
Ecological Principles
Advocate for Sustainability
I will contact local officials and city leaders this week to challenge them to support sustainability policies.
Ecological Principles
Reduce My Footprint
I will calculate my ecological footprint and talk with my family or roommates about way we can reduce our negative enviromental impact.
Ecological Principles
Practice Gratitude for Earth
This week, I will spend 10 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Food
Advocate for More Food Options
I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 10 meal(s) with zero waste each day this week.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 5 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day this week.
Community
Connect with a Nonprofit
I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 10 person(s) who are in need this week.
Community
Meet My Neighbors
I will meet 4 new neighbor(s) this week.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.
Visions of Sustainability
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Visions of Sustainability
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Visions of Sustainability
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Visions of Sustainability
Become a Master Recycler/Composter
I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.
Visions of Sustainability
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Consumption and Economy
Carry my Trash
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Consumption and Economy
Visit a Waste Management Facility
I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.
Consumption and Economy
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 10 mile(s) each day this week instead of driving and avoid sending up to 28.14 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Use Muscle Power
I will only use muscle-powered transportation this week.
Transportation
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 20 meal(s) from local producers each day this week.
Transportation
Improve a Bus Stop
I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.
Transportation
Advocate for Greener Vehicles
I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 60 mile(s) each day this week and avoid sending up to -99.99 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Visions of Sustainability
Advocate For Greener Vehicles
I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Community
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.
Consumption and Economy
Support Local Businesses
I will buy from local businesses instead of shopping online.
Community
Pick Up Litter
I will pick up litter on my street and ask others to join me in taking care of our neighborhood.
Consumption and Economy
Watch a Documentary
I will watch one of the films suggested in the additional resources and discuss it with friends or family.
Ecological Principles
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.
Food
Support Local Food Systems
I will source 10 meal(s) from local producers each day this week. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.
Water
Watch The Story of Bottled Water
I will watch The Story of Bottled Water to learn more about bottled water's impacts on the environment.
Consumption and Economy
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Visions of Sustainability
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Visions of Sustainability
Organize a Course
I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses, such as 'A Different Way', with family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
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