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October 3 - October 24, 2018
Donald Ashcraft's avatar

Donald Ashcraft

EcoINL

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 621 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    3.0
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    1,913
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1,080
    miles
    traveled by bus
  • UP TO
    2.0
    public officials or leaders
    contacted
  • UP TO
    44
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    1,080
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    120
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    570
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    3.0
    donations
    made
  • UP TO
    22
    pounds
    waste composted
  • UP TO
    16
    pounds of paper
    have been saved

Donald's actions

Waste

Choose Two-Sided Printing

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper each day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Recycle Everything I Can

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 20 minutes researching and recycling all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Find Local Recycling Depots

I will spend at least 10 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Compost Food Waste

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Use Public Transit

I will use public transit 90 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 159.44 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Advocate for More Food Options

I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Meet My Local Farmers

I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those who produce my food in other regions of the world to make better choices when I shop.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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