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Wendy Alvarez

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POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 81 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    5.0
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    4.0
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    5.0
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    2.2
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    2.0
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    16
    gallons of water
    have been saved

Wendy's actions

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Simplicity

De-Clutter My Home or Dorm Room

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home or dorm room.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Brush My Teeth Without Running Water

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Simplicity

Buy Used Clothes

I will spend 5 minutes learning about the perils of fast fashion and will buy my clothes at second-hand stores when I shop.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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