

Orca Blake
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 538 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO42milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO7.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO110pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO5.2locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO42milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO3.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO3.3pounds of paperhave been saved
Orca's actions
Food
Reduce Animal Products
Plant-Rich Diets
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Food
Smaller Portions
Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 2
Tropical Forest Restoration
I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.
Food
Support Local Food Systems
Plant-Rich Diets
I will source 1 percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.
Transport
Try Carpooling
Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 6 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Buildings and Cities
Choose LED Bulbs
LED Lighting
I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
Bamboo Production
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Buildings and Cities
Upgrade My Windows
Insulation
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Buildings and Cities
Plan to Insulate
Insulation
I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.
Materials
Go Paperless
Recycled Paper
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 3.3lbs (1.6kg) a month by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Buildings and Cities
Replace Manual Thermostats
Smart Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.
Participant Feed
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Orca Blake 2/28/2020 4:03 PMThis is why I am spamming but I am done now so bye bye and lets win! -
Orca Blake 2/28/2020 4:03 PMunderstand? I hope you do -
Orca Blake 2/28/2020 4:02 PMIt is un acceptable if we loose -
Orca Blake 2/28/2020 4:02 PMGuys we need to beat team coral -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and CitiesHow do you anticipate replacing your thermostats for smart ones will positively impact your life?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand UseAre bamboo alternatives readily available in your community? If not, what are other sustainable alternatives?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsWhat do you want to prioritize over material 'stuff' in your own life?
Orca Blake 2/28/2020 8:24 AMI already get my mail by technology, other than a couple special letters. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and CitiesWhat are some of the benefits of making your home more energy efficient?
Orca Blake 2/28/2020 8:22 AMwhen my mom added to our house she has everything insulated already and continued the insulation through out whole house. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and CitiesHow does improving your home's (or office's) energy efficiency help you better live out your values?
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Orca Blake 2/18/2020 8:02 AMi finished this and it was very easy-
David Klayer 5/17/2022 1:59 AM
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