Val Liveoak
10/24/2018 11:28 AM
I chose to buy a hybrid car that gets ~50 MPH.
Val Liveoak
POINTS TOTAL
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- 183 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO92pounds of CO2have been saved
Val's actions
Waste
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.
Energy
Power Down the Computer
I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyHow might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the shift to clean energy?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Val Liveoak 10/03/2018 8:51 AMLocal generation is coal gas and nuclear, but our household pays extra to get wind power. -
Val Liveoak 10/03/2018 8:48 AMI have always used cold water for washing . -
Val Liveoak 9/18/2018 2:22 PMI want to reduce my use of plastic. Currently I used many reusable bags, I don't buy water bottles, and I even make yogurt most of the time at home rather than buying it. But many foods I buy are pre-packaged.