David Mandel
"Keep the environment clean again."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,339 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO29disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO2.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO1.0locally sourced mealconsumed
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UP TO165minutesspent learning
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UP TO39plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO164plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO27plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2,255pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.5pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
David's actions
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Waste
Empties Drive for Your Team
Instead of my community throwing out cans and bottles, I will organize an empties drive to raise money and recycle.
Energy
Encourage my team, school, company and/or organization to measure and manage their carbon footprint
Do at Home
Organizations have a responsibility to make sustainable business decisions. To understand how to improve sustainable practices, it’s important to start with understanding the current impact. I will share the Tradewater Business Carbon Calculator with my organization.
Energy
Research and Identify your Favourite Teams Sponsors That are in the Fossil Fuel Industry
I will spend 10 minutes researching and identifying my favourite sport teams sponsors that are in the fossil fuel industry.
Energy
Research Electric Zamboni
I will research what it would take to replace my arena's fossil fuel powered zamboni with an electric or renewable energy zamboni.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
Do at Home
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 725 kgs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
Energy
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
Energy
Watch a Video about Methane Digesters
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
Energy
Support Companies Leading in Green Energy
I will use my spending power to reward companies leading in creating or purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.
Energy
Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
Energy
Learn More about Biomass
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Energy
Advocate for Solar Installation
I will create a plan to and advocate for solar installation at my business, apartment building, or campus.
Energy
Use an Energy Meter
Do at Home
I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
Do at Home
I will install an alternative energy system, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
Do at Home
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
Do at Home
I will complete an online energy audit of my home or office and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Energy
Fundraise for an Electric Zamboni
I will fundraise to replace my arena's fossil fuel powered zamboni with an electric or renewable energy zamboni, which would save up to 667kgs of CO2 per month.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
Do at Home
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
Do at Home
I will replace 1 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Energy
Calculate the Carbon Footprint of my Household
Do at Home
I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.
Energy
Invite a Friend to Calculate the Carbon Footprint of their Household
Do at Home
Individual actions are important, but people and organizations working together can make a real impact. I will share a carbon calculator with a friend and invite them to calculate the carbon footprint of their household.
Waste
Launch a Recycling Program
I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 1.5kg a month or 18.6kg a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Waste
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus to reduce pollution in the environment and in local communities.
Waste
Research Local Waste Sites
I will spend 10 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.
Food
Meet My Local Farmers
I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those around the world who produce my food in order to make better choices when I shop.
Food
Composting
I will start a compost bin where I live.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Waste
Reduce Single-Use Disposables
Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate. I will keep 2 container(s) out of the landfill each day.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Waste
Swap or Buy Used Equipment
Instead of buying new equipment, I will swap or buy used equipment to minimize waste and save money.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug in Those Cold Arenas
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle for Your Sport Events
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Participant Feed
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David Mandel 11/30/2021 2:24 PMWay to go team, awesome job. 👍 -
David Mandel 11/29/2021 8:30 PMLooking good. Only one day to go!