

Benjamin Ford
Washington College Center for Environment & Society- Fall Flock Together Challenge!
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 335 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO117minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO33milestraveled by bike
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UP TO2.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO285minutesspent exercising
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UP TO6.0poundswaste composted
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UP TO239pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO5.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO64milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
Benjamin's actions
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with durable non-plastic options.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 4 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Transportation
Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 4 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Health
Healthy Sleep
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 10 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 45 minute(s) each day.
Health
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
I will spend 30 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
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.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyYour utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your ZIP code, region, and/or state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?
Benjamin Ford 8/31/2020 8:26 AMWindows open for the last 2 days and house staying around 76 degrees! No electricity needed. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyWhat do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?