Elmer Ting
"I strive to live mindfully and responsibly, making choices that reduce my environmental impact and promote the well-being of future generations. Through conscious consumption, energy efficiency, and community engagement, I aim to foster a lifestyle rooted in sustainability, respect for nature, and continuous learning."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 100 THIS WEEK
- 403 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO0.0milestraveled by bus
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UP TO0.0milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO1.0carbon footprintcalculated
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UP TO0.0pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO3.3pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO145minutesspent exercising
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UP TO10minutesspent learning
Elmer's actions
Transportation
Use Public Transit
Public Transit
I will use public transit 5 miles per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Use Muscle Power
Multiple Transportation Solutions
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
Transportation
Advocate For Greener Vehicles
Electric Cars, Hybrid Cars, Efficient Trucks
I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles.
Transportation
Go for a Daily Walk
Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 15 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Industry
Go Paperless
Recycled Paper
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 3.3lbs (1.6kg) a month by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions, and opting out of junk mail.
Industry
Join a Recycling Program
Recycling
I will set up or join a recycling program at my workplace or school.
Industry
Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants
Refrigerant Management
I will spend 30 minutes learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.
Industry
Choose Recycled Paper
Recycled Paper
I will plan ahead to use paper products only made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.
Electricity
Calculate My Household Carbon Footprint
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.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Smaller Portions
Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Health and Education
Learn more about AMD's Environmental Impact
Spend 15 minutes learning about AMD's environmental sustainability (section starts on page 29).
Health and Education
Learn more about AMD's Environmental Impact
Spend 15 minutes learning about AMD's environmental sustainability (section starts on page 29).
Industry
Plastics Audit
Reduced Plastics
I will complete a plastics audit to see where plastics show up in my life and determine how I can reduce the use of single-use plastics.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn about interconnectedness of food and our relationship to it
Attend the October 29th Virtual discussion, “Hungry for Change: Food, Ethics, and Sustainability”
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture
Conservation Agriculture, Regenerative Annual Cropping
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
Electricity
Rooftop Solar Consultation
Distributed Solar Photovoltaics
After researching the incentives at the federal, state, utility, and local levels, I will contact a local installer/distributor for a solar panel installation consultation on my house.
Electricity
Learn More about Micro Wind
Micro Wind Turbines
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.