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Tavis Frankel

ARROWSTREET WEST

"reduce carbon footprint"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,300 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    315
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    20
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    36
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    810
    miles
    traveled by bus
  • UP TO
    470
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    567
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Tavis's actions

Materials

Install a Toilet Bank

#46 Water Saving - Home

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Use

Forest-Friendly Foods 1

#5 Tropical Forests

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Use

Learn about Temperate Forests

#12 Temperate Forests

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transport

Conduct Virtual Meetings

#63 Telepresence

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Buildings and Cities

Choose LED Bulbs

#33 LED Lighting (Household)

I will replace 20 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings and Cities

Research Heat Pumps

#42 Heat Pumps

I will spend at least 240 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Recycle Everything I Can

#55 Household Recycling

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Materials

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

#46 Water Saving - Home

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transport

Use Public Transit

#37 Mass Transit

I will use public transit 54 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 37.79 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Transport

Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail

#66 High-Speed Rail

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity Generation

Choose Renewable Energy or Purchase Renewable Energy Credits

#2 Wind Turbines (Onshore), #8 Solar Farms

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Fix Leaky Faucets

#46 Water Saving - Home

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Go Paperless

#70 Recycled Paper

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and subscriptions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

#46 Water Saving - Home

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Properly Dispose of Refrigerants

#1 Refrigerant Management

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Become A Master Recyler/Composter

#55 Household Recycling

I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transport

Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle

#26 Electric Vehicles

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Choose Recycled Paper

#70 Recycled Paper

If I have to buy paper products, I will only purchase products made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Buildings and Cities

Plan to Insulate

#31 Insulation

I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

composting

#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste

I will start a compost bin where I live.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture

#11 Regenerative Agriculture

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Reduce Animal Products

#4 Plant-Rich Diet

I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Learn More about Silvopasture

#9 Silvopasture

I will spend at least 20 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Smaller Portions

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Support Nutrient Management

#65 Nutrient Management

I will buy from organic and local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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    Tavis Frankel 4/24/2018 1:45 PM
    Second set of composter hardware is showing up today. Composting in full swing this weekend!

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    Tavis Frankel 4/17/2018 10:33 AM
    Just learned about forest safe foods. Glad to know most of the coffee brands I by are fair trade, shade grown beans!

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    Tavis Frankel 4/16/2018 7:59 AM
    Composters arrived last week, went to assemble and a package of hardware was missing.  Looks like the box was kicked from Colorado to my doorstep. Nevertheless, called the manufacturer, and they were happy to send another set of hardware!  Looking forward to getting everything put together this week and start composting!

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    Tavis Frankel 4/13/2018 7:21 AM
    Compost bins have arrived!  Boxes were in terrible shape though, hoping all the parts and pieces are still in the box....we'll see this weekend!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
    Now that you know the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates, how will you view expiration dates differently?

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    Tavis Frankel 4/11/2018 7:05 AM
    I no longer throw things out just by looking at the expiration date.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Electricity Generation Choose Renewable Energy or Purchase Renewable Energy Credits
    Your utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your zipcode, and in your state. What steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?

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    Tavis Frankel 4/11/2018 7:03 AM
    Turn off lights when not in the room, setting an automated thermostat schedule is a big saver.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Buildings and Cities Plan to Insulate
    How can you make your home more energy efficient?

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    Tavis Frankel 4/11/2018 7:01 AM
    Replace door gaskets, seal around window frames, and an on-going project, repoint our fieildstone foundation.

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    Tavis Frankel 4/10/2018 2:18 PM
    Spring time is just around the corner!  That means time to start the lawn maintenance program!  Having a green lawn doesn't mean you have to use harsh or hazardous chemicals, just the opposite.  I'm working on my organic, kid and pet safe lawn program that will build a lush, healthy, and ultimately safe lawn to enjoy!  If anyone has any questions about my lawn program, feel free to ask!

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    Tavis Frankel 4/05/2018 10:24 AM
    Did you know, it is estimated that 50% of the carbon in soil has been released in the atmosphere in the last century? Regenerative agriculture and silvopasturing can both help sequester carbon back into the ground. Plus, healthier soil = healthier food!

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    Tavis Frankel 4/04/2018 6:13 AM
    Compost bins have been ordered and are on their way!