

Tavis Frankel
"reduce carbon footprint"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,300 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO470minutesspent learning
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UP TO810milestraveled by bus
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UP TO36meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO567pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO315gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO20lightbulbsreplaced
Tavis's 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.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
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.
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.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Food
Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture
#11 Regenerative Agriculture
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
Food
composting
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
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.
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.
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.
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Become A Master Recyler/Composter
#55 Household Recycling
I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.
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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.
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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.
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Go Paperless
#70 Recycled Paper
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and subscriptions.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Recycle Everything I Can
#55 Household Recycling
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
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.
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.
Transport
Conduct Virtual Meetings
#63 Telepresence
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
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.
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.
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.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Tavis Frankel 4/24/2018 1:45 PMSecond set of composter hardware is showing up today. Composting in full swing this weekend! -
Tavis Frankel 4/17/2018 10:33 AM -
Tavis Frankel 4/16/2018 7:59 AMComposters 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! -
Tavis Frankel 4/13/2018 7:21 AMCompost 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 QUESTIONFoodNow that you know the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates, how will you view expiration dates differently?
Tavis Frankel 4/11/2018 7:05 AMI no longer throw things out just by looking at the expiration date. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationYour 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?
Tavis Frankel 4/11/2018 7:03 AMTurn off lights when not in the room, setting an automated thermostat schedule is a big saver. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and CitiesHow can you make your home more energy efficient?
Tavis Frankel 4/11/2018 7:01 AMReplace door gaskets, seal around window frames, and an on-going project, repoint our fieildstone foundation. -
Tavis Frankel 4/10/2018 2:18 PMSpring 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!-
Kristin Poch 4/10/2018 2:49 PM
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