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
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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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 Cities Replace Manual ThermostatsHow do you anticipate replacing your thermostats for smart ones will positively impact your life?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Buy BambooAre bamboo alternatives readily available in your community? If not, what are other sustainable alternatives?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Go PaperlessWhat 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 Cities Plan to InsulateWhat 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 Cities Upgrade My WindowsHow 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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