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Melissa Schwab

Forces of Nature

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 279 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    20
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    30
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    3.0
    outdoor meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    6.0
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    96
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Melissa's actions

Health

Eliminate Toxic Plastics

I will avoid buying and using toxic plastics.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Health

Support pollution reduction

I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Transportation

Work from Home

I will work from home 2 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Nature

Explore my Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Eco-friendly Landscaping

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers and pesticides.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Link Transit's Google Maps Trip Planner

I will use the Google Maps trip planner on Link's website to plan transit trips.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Visit Link Transit at a public event

I will visit Link Transit at the "Touch a Truck" event or the Farmers Market.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

DONATE UNNEEDED ITEMS

I will donate unneeded clothing, books, and household items rather than throwing them away.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Set up Recycling

I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Eat Meals Outside

I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

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