Nate McFarland
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 753 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1,680dollarssaved
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UP TO22,200pounds of CO2have been saved
Nate's actions
Food
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending food waste to the landfill by composting my food or learning how to.
Food
Reduce Food Waste
The average American wastes over $400 and tons of energy on uneaten food per year, I will save that money and reduce the amount of food I waste by effectively meal planning, not overordering, and composting or donating leftover food.
Transportation
Keep tires properly inflated
I will keep my tires properly inflated to maximize my vehicle's fuel efficiency.
Transportation
Test drive an electric vehicle (EV)
After conducting online research about available models, I will complete a test drive at a local dealer.
Materials
Recycle
I will avoid using disposable plates, cups, or utensils. Instead, I will use long-lasting and reusable materials.
Flying
Avoid or carbon offset your flight
If I have to fly, I will choose to offset the CO2 emissions of my flight by purchasing a carbon offset.
Food
Eat Local
I will source meal(s) per day from local producers. 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.
Quick Fixes
Remove excess weight in the car
I will avoid keeping or transporting heavy objects in the car because this practice more quickly depletes fuel, improving my fuel economy by 1% for every 100 pounds of excess weight removed.
Fuel Free
Commit to an electric vehicle (EV)
I will switch to an electric vehicle and save at least $800 in fuel costs alone and prevent about 3 tons of carbon emissions compared to a typical gasoline-powered car every year.
Flying
Explore travel methods other than flying
Instead of flying, I will compare alternative travel methods for my next long-distance trip.
Quick Fixes
Eat a plant-rich diet
I will substitute half of my meat consumption with plant-based foods to save an average of $420 on groceries and over 7 tons of carbon emissions per year.
Participant Feed
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Nate McFarland 5/13/2019 10:50 AMFirst CSA farm pickup today! Lettuce for days. -
Nate McFarland 5/01/2019 1:12 PMFeeling inspired by May. Also excited that our share of Bellair Farms CSA starts soon. -
Nate McFarland 4/18/2019 8:48 PMUsed climatestewards.org for the first time, was a nice, easy experience! -
Nate McFarland 12/08/2018 4:08 AM