

Connor Dougherty
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,844 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO25locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO62milestraveled by bike
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UP TO4.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO3,110minutesspent exercising
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UP TO108plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0water collection systeminstalled
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UP TO83minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO332pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO62milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO30conversationswith people
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UP TO27meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO834gallons of waterhave been saved
Connor's actions
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 8 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gal (56 L) of water a day or 450 gal (1,680 L) a month by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
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.
Energy
Heat and Cool Naturally
I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 60 minute(s) each day.
Transportation
Stay on the Ground
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 10 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Community
Talk To My Friends and Classmates
I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 1 friends and/or classmates each day about the issue.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyWhat are other ways you could use the power of the sun to reduce your own environmental footprint?
Connor Dougherty 1/27/2021 10:18 PMAnother way I could use the power of the sun to reduce my environmental footprint is by installing solar panels on my house. I do not have the money to this right now but it is a priority once I can afford it. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Building ResilienceTrace the water that flows down the drain from your house to the largest body of water nearby. What is the route it takes?
Connor Dougherty 1/27/2021 10:15 PMI use a rain barrel to collect water for watering all of my indoor plants.