Chief Bookum
"chief bookum"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 286 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO4.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO7.0conversationswith people
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UP TO2.0donationsmade
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UP TO2.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO2.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO28minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0poundwaste composted
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UP TO17pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
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UP TO0.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
Chief's actions
Create Your Own Action
Forage for My Food
I will use the resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
Community
Host A Watch Party
I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.
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.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Transportation
Advocate for Greener Vehicles
I will spend at least 23 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Energy
Upgrade My Windows
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Health
Reduce refined sugar
I will keep track and reduce my consumption of refined sugars, including sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 0 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Community
Raise Money For a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support Ecochallenge.org or another nonprofit.
Waste
Prevent Recycling Contamination
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 3 minutes researching which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community and recycle only those items.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 4 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with durable non-plastic options.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 2 meal(s) each day from local producers.
Energy
Organize a Course
I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses, such as Powering a Bright Future, with classmate, friends, co-workers, or family.
Waste
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.
Waste
Launch a Recycling Program
I will start a recycling program at my workplace, dorm, or elsewhere on campus.
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service or organize car sharing with my neighbors or classmates to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
Transportation
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
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.
Nature
Organize a Course
I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses, such as Reconnecting with Earth, with my family, friends, co-workers, or classmates.
Food
Organize a Course
I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses on food sustainability - 'Menu for the Future' or 'Hungry for Change' with my family, friends, co-workers, or classmates.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
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