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Ellen Asbyll

Huckleberry

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 486 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    2,510
    dollars
    saved
  • UP TO
    36,816
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Ellen's actions

Quick Fixes

Only run a full dishwasher

I will make it a habit to only run a full dishwasher to save water and energy.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

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Adjust the thermostat

To avoid excessive heating and cooling, I will turn the thermostat down a few degrees in the winter and up in the summer.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

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Drive speed limit

I will drive the speed limit to increase my fuel economy by 7% –14% .

COMPLETED 8
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Minimize idling in your car

I will minimize the amount of time spent idling in my car to avoid wasting fuel.

COMPLETED 8
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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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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Combine errands

I will combine errands and avoid multiple trips to increase my own time efficiency and to minimize my vehicle emissions.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

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Go paperless

I will avoid unnecessary printing and "go digital" whenever possible.

COMPLETED 8
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Turn off the lights

I will make it a habit to always turn off the lights when I leave a room.

COMPLETED 8
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Reuse, repurpose or donate what you can

I will reuse materials instead of buying new ones and donate materials that I no longer use.

COMPLETED 8
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Take the stairs

I will take the stairs instead of the elevator for the benefit of my health and to save energy.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Highest-Impact Solutions

Walk or bike instead

I will walk or bike 2 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid up to 1.46 pounds of carbon emissions.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

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