The catalogue
Every effort, and what it saves
58 actions, weighted by estimated real-world impact. Points follow the size of the saving, not how hard it felt. Open any one to see what a single entry is worth.
Everyday habits
The small, repeatable choices
- Picked up litterno CO₂e estimate10 pt
- Air-dried the laundry1.5 kg CO₂e6 pt
- Ran a cold-water laundry load0.6 kg CO₂e5 pt
- Refilled a bottle, skipped bottled water0.3 kg CO₂e4 pt
- Shower under five minutes0.4 kg CO₂e4 pt
- Brought reusable bags0.2 kg CO₂e3 pt
- Unplugged idle devices0.3 kg CO₂e3 pt
- Reusable coffee cup0.1 kg CO₂e2 pt
- Refused single-use plastic0.1 kg CO₂e2 pt
- Turned off unused lights0.2 kg CO₂e2 pt
Home & energy
How your home is powered
- Installed solar panels3.2 t CO₂e600 pt
- Installed a heat pump2.2 t CO₂e400 pt
- Switched to a renewable energy plan1.8 t CO₂e300 pt
- Insulated the home or water heater500 kg CO₂e120 pt
- Upgraded to an efficient appliance250 kg CO₂e90 pt
- Installed a smart thermostat120 kg CO₂e45 pt
- Ran a home energy audit60.0 kg CO₂e30 pt
- Switched to LED bulbs40.0 kg CO₂e25 pt
- Lowered the thermostat by 2°F2.0 kg CO₂e6 pt
Getting around
Miles moved with less carbon
- Avoided a flight500 kg CO₂e250 pt
- Drove electric instead of gas8.0 kg CO₂e30 pt
- Walked or biked a trip2.4 kg CO₂e18 pt
- Carpooled4.2 kg CO₂e15 pt
- Took public transit3.5 kg CO₂e12 pt
- Worked from home instead of commuting5.5 kg CO₂e10 pt
- Combined errands into one trip1.8 kg CO₂e6 pt
- Eco-driving with proper tire pressure1.2 kg CO₂e4 pt
Food & farming
What lands on your plate
Things you buy
Keeping stuff in use longer
- Bought refurbished electronics60.0 kg CO₂e40 pt
- Repaired something instead of replacing it8.0 kg CO₂e25 pt
- Bought secondhand6.0 kg CO₂e20 pt
- Mended clothing5.0 kg CO₂e15 pt
- Repurposed something you already had5.0 kg CO₂e14 pt
- Resold or gifted instead of trashing it4.0 kg CO₂e12 pt
- Donated to a thrift store or charity shop3.0 kg CO₂e10 pt
- Donated instead of discarding3.0 kg CO₂e8 pt
- Borrowed instead of buying2.0 kg CO₂e8 pt
- Bought in bulk, package-free0.8 kg CO₂e6 pt
Water & nature
Restoring the land around you
Community & voice
Effort that moves other people
- Volunteered for a conservation groupno CO₂e estimate70 pt
- Donated to a conservation charityno CO₂e estimate50 pt
- Joined a community garden3.0 kg CO₂e35 pt
- Helped someone repair an appliance6.0 kg CO₂e22 pt
- Contacted a representativeno CO₂e estimate15 pt
- Taught someone about sustainabilityno CO₂e estimate12 pt
- Signed or shared a climate petitionno CO₂e estimate6 pt
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