VALLEN ELLIS
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 12 TOTAL
VALLEN's actions
Transportation
Drive speed limit
I will drive the speed limit to increase my fuel economy by 7% –14% .
Home
Conserve hot water
I will conserve hot water when cleaning, bathing, and doing the laundry.
Home
Use water efficiently
I will use water efficiently and install low-flow water fixtures to conserve the significant energy it takes to manage our water system.
Quick Fixes
Only run a full dishwasher
I will make it a habit to only run a full dishwasher to save water and energy.
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.
Food
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending food waste to the landfill by composting my food or learning how to.
Quick Fixes
Roll windows down instead of A/C
I will use the natural cooling of putting my windows down when in the car instead of the air conditioning.
Quick Fixes
Turn off the lights
I will make it a habit to always turn off the lights when I leave a room.
Food
Eat Local
I will source 1 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.
Home
Keep A/C and furnace filters clean
I will use clean A/C and furnace filters in my home to ensure they run as efficiently as possible.
Home
Reduce idle load
I will reduce the idle electricity load used by "vampire devices," especially when I'm not using my devices, saving an average of $70 and nearly a half ton of carbon emissions per year.
Quick Fixes
Minimize idling in your car
I will minimize the amount of time spent idling in my car to avoid wasting fuel.
Quick Fixes
Combine errands
I will combine errands and avoid multiple trips to increase my own time efficiency and to minimize my vehicle emissions.
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