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08/28/08
sonyck_rayne accepted "Right Now, Less Cow", reducing CO2 by 1 lb so far.
08/28/08
ILikeEarth accepted "Green Ham and Cheese", reducing CO2 by 1 lb so far.
08/28/08
Verdant Buckshot accepted "Lowrider", reducing CO2 by 4 lbs so far.
08/28/08
huggs4u27 accepted "De-cup Your Decaf", reducing CO2 by 0 lbs so far.
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miri's "make a statement" suggestion has a score of 94.
Violet's "Wear your jeans at least twice before washing them." suggestion has a score of 89.
Elizabeth Elephant's "Skip the Drive Through" suggestion has a score of 81.
Elizabeth Elephant's "Buy Fresh Not Frozen" suggestion has a score of 68.
Challenges
Green Ham and Cheese Published on Aug 25, 2008
Challenge
Do you pack your lunch? We challenge you to make every day a waste-free lunch day. We'll show you how.
Individual Result
By packing waste-free lunches for one month, you will reduce your carbon dioxide emissions by 44.6 lbs.
Rally Impact
255 people have reduced CO2 emissions by 1,034 lbs by completing this challenge so far.
Curb Your Hunger Published on Aug 07, 2008
Challenge
Do you use drive-thrus? If so, we challenge you to cut back. Park your car, and go inside to place your order.
Individual Result
Avoiding drive-thrus for food, ATMs, etc. for 1 month will reduce your CO2 emissions by 4.9 lbs.
Rally Impact
462 people have reduced CO2 emissions by 1,153 lbs by completing this challenge so far.
Two Cool Published on Jul 25, 2008
Challenge
Need to take your CO2 savings up a notch? If you use AC, try turning it up by two degrees for a week. No sweat.
Individual Result
Cutting back on your air conditioning just a little bit will reduce your CO2 emissions by 5.4 lbs for the week.
Rally Impact
993 people have reduced CO2 emissions by 2.46 tons by completing this challenge so far. That's equal to turning off the electricity of 1 home for about 1 month!
Lowrider Published on Jul 10, 2008
Challenge
What's the rush, Rallyers? Slow your car down a bit. And stop punching on the gas and brake.
Individual Result
By following some smart-driving tips, you will reduce your CO2 emissions by 133.9 lbs for the month.
Rally Impact
879 people have reduced CO2 emissions by 43.86 tons by completing this challenge so far. That's equal to turning off the electricity of 24 homes for about 1 month!
Beverage Independence Published on Jun 26, 2008
Challenge
Soft-drinkers, join a thirst revolution! Bag the bottles and make your own drinks for the next month.
Individual Result
Avoiding bottled soda, tea, and sports drinks will reduce your CO2 emissions by 25.7 lbs for the month.
Rally Impact
1223 people have reduced CO2 emissions by 12.67 tons by completing this challenge so far. That's equal to turning off the electricity of 10 homes for about 1 month!
Boast About Compost Published on Jun 13, 2008
Challenge
Hit pay-dirt! For the next three months, compost your kitchen waste and yard clippings.
Individual Result
Composting part of your daily garbage will reduce methane emissions equal to 30 lbs of CO2 each month.
Rally Impact
528 people have reduced CO2 emissions by 15.38 tons by completing this challenge so far. That's equal to turning off the electricity of 15 homes for about 1 month!
Paper Cut Published on May 30, 2008
Challenge
Are you an office printaholic? This month, make it your goal to print less. Cut paper consumption by 25%. We'll show you how.
Individual Result
Reduce your printing a little per day, or go cold-turkey for 5 days to reduce monthly CO2 by 7.6 lbs.
Rally Impact
1271 people have reduced CO2 emissions by 4.39 tons by completing this challenge so far. That's equal to turning off the electricity of 1 home for about 1 month!
Sheets to the Wind Published on May 16, 2008
Challenge
Use a clothesline for a few loads of laundry this month. Let evaporation dry your clothes instead of electricity!
Individual Result
By line-drying 1 laundry load per week, you will reduce your CO2 emissions by 18.8 lbs after one month.
Rally Impact
1105 people have reduced CO2 emissions by 9.37 tons by completing this challenge so far. That's equal to turning off the electricity of 5 homes for about 1 month!
Air-out Your Fridge Published on May 01, 2008
Challenge
Clean your fridge coils to help it breathe easier. You don't need special tools, just a desire to reduce CO2.
Individual Result
Giving your fridge a quick check-up will reduce CO2 emissions by 150 lbs over the next 6 months.
Rally Impact
591 people have reduced CO2 emissions by 19.62 tons by completing this challenge so far. That's equal to turning off the electricity of 15 homes for about 1 month!
Power Shower Published on Apr 10, 2008
Challenge
Knock 2 minutes off your daily shower time. Use a timer to stay honest!
Individual Result
Reducing your shower from 8 minutes to 6 for one month will reduce your CO2 emissions by a total of 15.3 lbs.
Rally Impact
2423 people have reduced CO2 emissions by 16.56 tons by completing this challenge so far. That's equal to turning off the electricity of 15 homes for about 1 month!
Stop The Idle Threat Published on Mar 17, 2008
Challenge
Don't just sit there! If you drive, avoid idle time. Turn off your car whenever possible.
Individual Result
Eliminating 5 minutes of engine idle time per day for one month will reduce your CO2 emissions by 27 lbs.
Rally Impact
1144 people have reduced CO2 emissions by 14.15 tons by completing this challenge so far. That's equal to turning off the electricity of 10 homes for about 1 month!
Right Now, Less Cow Published on Feb 28, 2008
Challenge
Are you a meat lover? Give it a rest! Don't eat any meat for two days this week.
Individual Result
By not eating meat two days this week, you will reduce your carbon dioxide emissions by 13.2 lbs.
Rally Impact
3364 people have reduced CO2 emissions by 21.62 tons by completing this challenge so far. That's equal to turning off the electricity of 20 homes for about 1 month!
De-cup Your Decaf Published on Feb 14, 2008
Challenge
Are coffee shops part of your daily routine? If so, go one week without using any disposable coffee cups.
Individual Result
By using your own coffee cup, you will reduce your CO2 emissions by a total of 1.25 lbs this week.
Rally Impact
1743 people have reduced CO2 emissions by 1.06 tons by completing this challenge so far. That's equal to turning off the electricity of 1 home for about 1 month!
Give Your Computer a Rest Published on Jan 18, 2008
Challenge
Unplug your computer every night for one month. Unless it's unplugged, your idle PC still uses electricity.
Individual Result
By unplugging your PC each night, you will reduce your CO2 emissions by a total of 51 lbs. for the month.
Rally Impact
1916 people have reduced CO2 emissions by 45.34 tons by completing this challenge so far. That's equal to turning off the electricity of 24 homes for about 1 month!
Kick The Catalogs Published on Jan 04, 2008
Challenge
Cut down on the number of catalogs jamming your mailbox this year. We'll show you how!
Individual Result
Reducing your catalogs by 75% will lower your CO2 emissions a total of 30 lbs over the next 12 months.
Rally Impact
678 people have reduced CO2 emissions by 3.45 tons by completing this challenge so far. That's equal to turning off the electricity of 1 home for about 1 month!
Top-off The Tires Published on Nov 15, 2007
Challenge
Add air to the tires of the car you ride in, so they're properly inflated. We'll tell you how.
Individual Result
By filling tires to the right pressure, you will reduce CO2 emissions a total of 29 lbs by the end of one month.
Rally Impact
1251 people have reduced CO2 emissions by 16.91 tons by completing this challenge so far. That's equal to turning off the electricity of 15 homes for about 1 month!