CO2 Reduction
1,943 Less tons of CO2
Donations
$15,250
Energy Conserved
1,515,248 kWh
Over the course of a year, our commitments conserve 1,515,248 kilowatt hours of electricity. - (
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Houses Per Year
The amount conserved is enough to power 192 average Hawaii homes for one year.
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Household Power
Show 7 commitments tied to this impact:
I will change all the bulbs in my home to compact fluorescents (CFLs) or light emitting diodes (LEDs) - Member commitments: 766 . Each 100 commitments contributes 113,150.00 kWh
I will shut down my computer at the end of the day. - Member commitments: 164 . Each 100 commitments contributes 39,770.00 kWh
I will change at least two bulbs to compact fluorescents (CFLs) or light emitting diodes (LEDs) - Member commitments: 2,271 . Each 100 commitments contributes 22,630.00 kWh
I will look for ENERGY STAR labels when shopping for new products. - Member commitments: 156 . Each 100 commitments contributes 14,400.00 kWh
I will turn off the air conditioner when it's not needed. - Member commitments: 271 . Each 100 commitments contributes 10,949.99 kWh
I will simplify the holidays by using energy-efficient LED Christmas lights to decorate my home or tree. - Member commitments: 228 . Each 100 commitments contributes 6,571.00 kWh
I will unplug all chargers when charging is complete. - Member commitments: 70 . Each 100 commitments contributes 3,212.00 kWh
Fewer Car Trips
80,080 Car Trips
Our commitments result in 80,080 fewer car trips every year, reducing traffic and emissions. - (
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Show 9 commitments tied to this impact:
I will not own a car - Member commitments: 5 . Each 100 commitments contributes 10,400.00 Car Trips
I will walk, bike, bus, or use other alternative transportation and use my car only when I absolutely have to. - Member commitments: 49 . Each 100 commitments contributes 10,400.00 Car Trips
I will walk to school each day and leave my car at home. - Member commitments: 6 . Each 100 commitments contributes 10,400.00 Car Trips
I will bike two days a week to start aiming for 5 days - Member commitments: 20 . Each 100 commitments contributes 10,400.00 Car Trips
I will walk, bike, or catch the bus at least once per week instead of riding or driving in a car. - Member commitments: 975 . Each 100 commitments contributes 5,200.00 Car Trips
I will start a carpool for School - Member commitments: 1 . Each 100 commitments contributes 5,200.00 Car Trips
I will carpool at least once a week, and let someone leave their car at home. - Member commitments: 278 . Each 100 commitments contributes 5,200.00 Car Trips
I will walk more to save gas - Member commitments: 126 . Each 100 commitments contributes 5,200.00 Car Trips
I will help fix my daughter's bike so we can ride to school every day. - Member commitments: 0 . Each 100 commitments contributes 5,200.00 Car Trips
Fewer Plastic Bags
1,125,838 Bags
Fewer Plastic Bottles
529,463 Bottles
Healthy Eaters
923 People
Island-Style Spending
$27,611,266 Island-style dollars
Over the course of a year, our commitments will steer $27,611,266 toward companies that treat workers, communities, and the environment well. - (
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Supermarkets
Our directed spending is equal to the annual sales of 5 supermarkets so far.
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Lunch Wagons
Our directed spending is equal to the annual sales of 149.6 lunchwagons.
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Island-style dollars
Supermarkets
Lunch Wagons
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I will buy from businesses that treat workers, community, and the environment well - Member commitments: 1,186 . Each 100 commitments contributes $2,328,100.00 Island-style dollars
Local Spending
$8,510,453 Local spending
Over the course of a year, our commitments will keep an extra $8,510,453 in the local economy. - (
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Living Wage Jobs
Our impact is equivalent to paying for 161 living wage jobs in Hawaii.
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Lunch Wagons
Our directed spending is equal to the annual sales of 46.1 lunchwagons.
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Carnival Scrip
Our directed spending is enough to buy 34,041,814 carnival scrip: plenty malasadas OR scrip needed to win stuffed animal in the throw-ball-in-the-milk-can game.
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Local spending
Living Wage Jobs
Lunch Wagons
Carnival Scrip
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I will buy locally-made products and from locally-owned companies whenever possible - Member commitments: 1,417 . Each 100 commitments contributes $572,547.00 Local spending
I will go to farmers' markets and buy as much from local food sources as possible - Member commitments: 1,314 . Each 100 commitments contributes $30,000.00 Local spending
I will simplify the holidays by using a locally grown or potted Christmas tree. - Member commitments: 261 . Each 100 commitments contributes $1,250.00 Local spending
Money Saved
$479,433 Saved
Over the course of a year, our commitments save us $479,433 to put to better uses. - (
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Zippy's Chili
With the money saved, we can buy one ticket for 1.5 lbs. of chili from 79,905 kids.
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Zippy's Chili
Show 9 commitments tied to this impact:
I will change all the bulbs in my home to compact fluorescents (CFLs) or light emitting diodes (LEDs) - Member commitments: 766 . Each 100 commitments contributes $26,421.00 Saved
I will carpool at least once a week, and let someone leave their car at home. - Member commitments: 278 . Each 100 commitments contributes $8,060.00 Saved
I will walk, bike, or catch the bus at least once per week instead of riding or driving in a car. - Member commitments: 975 . Each 100 commitments contributes $7,429.00 Saved
I will simplify the holidays by giving three gifts of time (e.g., ukulele lessons or a massage) instead of buying items. - Member commitments: 328 . Each 100 commitments contributes $7,425.00 Saved
I will change at least two bulbs to compact fluorescents (CFLs) or light emitting diodes (LEDs) - Member commitments: 2,271 . Each 100 commitments contributes $5,284.00 Saved
I will simplify the holidays by creating holiday cards from reusable materials or sending paperless greetings via e-mail - Member commitments: 328 . Each 100 commitments contributes $3,000.00 Saved
I will conserve water at home - Member commitments: 1,176 . Each 100 commitments contributes $2,049.00 Saved
I will simplify the holidays by using energy-efficient LED Christmas lights to decorate my home or tree. - Member commitments: 228 . Each 100 commitments contributes $1,539.00 Saved
I will reuse as many ribbons, gift bags and wrapping paper as possible. - Member commitments: 210 . Each 100 commitments contributes $195.00 Saved
Oil Reduction
646 Barrels
Sustainable Gifts
3,892
Total Voters
2,612 Voters
Trash Reduction
1,787,733 Less pounds of trash
Over the course of a year, our commitments will keep 1,787,733 pounds of trash out of our waste stream. - (
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Football Fields
This amount of trash diverted would form a 13.61 inch layer on the Aloha Stadium playing field.
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Dumpsters
Football Fields
Show 11 commitments tied to this impact:
I will recycle as much as possible - Member commitments: 2,906 . Each 100 commitments contributes 52,620.00 Less pounds of trash
I will compost my family's food waste. - Member commitments: 362 . Each 100 commitments contributes 39,540.00 Less pounds of trash
I will get off of junk mail lists to save paper, trees, and our climate - Member commitments: 1,073 . Each 100 commitments contributes 4,100.00 Less pounds of trash
I will simplify the holidays by recycling my Christmas tree as green waste. - Member commitments: 309 . Each 100 commitments contributes 4,000.00 Less pounds of trash
I will set the default on my printer to "duplex" or "two-sided" - Member commitments: 41 . Each 100 commitments contributes 2,500.00 Less pounds of trash
I will print and write on both sides of the paper, including previously printed paper. - Member commitments: 250 . Each 100 commitments contributes 2,500.00 Less pounds of trash
I will use a reusable mug instead of paper cups. - Member commitments: 1,254 . Each 100 commitments contributes 2,259.35 Less pounds of trash
I will use a reusable water bottle and not buy bottled water. - Member commitments: 2,829 . Each 100 commitments contributes 826.78 Less pounds of trash
I will simplify the holidays by reusing materials like newspaper, paper bags, maps, etc., for gift wrapping. - Member commitments: 867 . Each 100 commitments contributes 4.62 Less pounds of trash
I will take my own reusable bag for all shopping purposes - Member commitments: 3,422 . Each 100 commitments contributes 2.06 Less pounds of trash
I will simplify the holidays by giving a gift that does not require packaging. - Member commitments: 10 . Each 100 commitments contributes 1.54 Less pounds of trash
Trees Saved
762 Trees
Our commitments save 762 trees per year that would have been used for paper, packaging, and other purposes. - (
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Show 8 commitments tied to this impact:
I will simplify the holidays by using a locally grown or potted Christmas tree. - Member commitments: 261 . Each 100 commitments contributes 50.00 Trees
I will get off of junk mail lists to save paper, trees, and our climate - Member commitments: 1,073 . Each 100 commitments contributes 44.00 Trees
I will print and write on both sides of the paper, including previously printed paper. - Member commitments: 250 . Each 100 commitments contributes 29.99 Trees
I will set the default on my printer to "duplex" or "two-sided" - Member commitments: 41 . Each 100 commitments contributes 29.99 Trees
I will avoid printing emails and attachments whenever possible. - Member commitments: 269 . Each 100 commitments contributes 12.00 Trees
I will simplify the holidays by reusing materials like newspaper, paper bags, maps, etc., for gift wrapping. - Member commitments: 867 . Each 100 commitments contributes 4.62 Trees
I will simplify the holidays by creating holiday cards from reusable materials or sending paperless greetings via e-mail - Member commitments: 328 . Each 100 commitments contributes 0.05 Trees
I will simplify the holidays by giving a gift that does not require packaging. - Member commitments: 10 . Each 100 commitments contributes 0.02 Trees
Volunteer Hours
43,386 Hours
Water Saved
11,373,764 Gallons of water
Over the course of a year, our commitments will conserve 11,373,764 gallons of drinking water. - (
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Water for Lihue, Kauai
The amount saved is enough drinking water to keep everyone in Lihue, Kauai alive for 124.7 months.
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Water for Kaimuki, Oahu
The amount saved is enough drinking water to keep everyone in Kaimuki, Oahu alive for 37.0 months.
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Drinking Water
The amount saved is enough drinking water for 58,979 people for one year.
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Water for Paia, Maui
The amount saved is enough drinking water to keep everyone in Paia, Maui alive for 283.0 months.
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Months of Water for Lihue
Swimming Pools
Months of Water for Kaimuki
Drinking Water
Months of Water for Paia
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I will conserve water at home - Member commitments: 1,176 . Each 100 commitments contributes 966,500.00 Gallons of water
I will take shorter showers in the locker room and pool areas at school. - Member commitments: 8 . Each 100 commitments contributes 32,000.00 Gallons of water
I will reuse hotel towels and linens rather than having them washed every day - Member commitments: 243 . Each 100 commitments contributes 2,125.00 Gallons of water