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James Franco

Deloitte Omaha / Des Moines

"I advocate for sustainability through practical and reasonable means, my mission is to inspire and educate others on the importance of living in harmony with our planet. Sharing tips, ideas, and stories of change, I hope to empower others to make more sustainable choices every day and promote a sustainable future for all."

Points Total

  • 0 Today
  • 0 This Week
  • 154 Total

Participant Impact

  • up to
    0.2
    pounds
    food waste prevented
  • up to
    1.0
    zero-waste meals
    consumed
  • up to
    0.4
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • up to
    20
    minutes
    being mindful
  • up to
    8.5
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • up to
    1.0
    donations
    made
  • up to
    30
    minutes
    spent learning

James's Actions

Climate & Ecosystems

Shop with a reusable bag

Use a reusable shopping bag or no bag at all to cut down on your waste from the grocery store!

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Climate & Ecosystems

Ecological & Xeriscape Gardening

SDG 14, 15

Studies show a grass lawn is water intensive and on average it require about 30 percent of a household’s water consumption. I will do one or more of the following actions in my yard or community to conserve water and improve habitat: plant indigenous plants, landscape with water-efficient plants, add mulching, replace a lawn, and/or use eco-friendly fertilizers.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Economy & Communities

RESEARCH LARGE SUSTAINABLE ALTERNATIVES

I will research sustainable alternatives to large purchases such as: cars, roofs, landscaping, concrete work, siding, paint, etc.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG 3

I will spend 5 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Economy & Communities

Create A Readiness Plan

SDG 9

Each day, I will spend time developing a readiness plan for my household in the event of an emergency.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Economy & Communities

Choose Clean/Renewable Energy

SDG 7

I will contact my energy company to find out how to sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Economy & Communities

Analyze Your Utility Bills

SDG 7

I spend 5 minutes analyzing my recent utility bills, which might include electricity, gas, or water to see what my current usage is and determine if I can reduce my energy and water use.

Completed
One-Time Action

Basic Needs & Security

Make Zero-Waste Meals

SDG 2

I will cook 1 meals with zero waste each day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Take 5-Minute Or Less Showers

SDG 6

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Basic Needs & Security

Calculate Your Water Footprint

SDG 6

I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Basic Needs & Security

Watch a Documentary About Food, Water, or Basic Needs

SDG 6

I will watch 1 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Education & Livelihood

Stay on the Ground

SDG 11

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally). As an example, a plane from New York to Los Angeles (~2,450 miles) generates about 65 tons of carbon dioxide.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Education & Livelihood

Watch a Documentary About Education or Work

SDG 4

I will watch 1 documentaries about education or work.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Health & Equity

Advocate for Equitable Participation and Representation

SDG 5

I will call my elected officials to ask what they are doing regarding equitable gender participation and representation in my region.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Health & Equity

Watch a Documentary About Equity, Gender, Health, or Peace

SDG 3, 5, 10, 16

I will watch 1 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Health & Equity

Donate Food

SDG 3, 10

I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.

Completed
One-Time Action

Economy & Communities

ENERGY AUDIT

I will complete an energy audit of my home through my local utility providers and identify my next steps for saving energy.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Economy & Communities

Online Energy Audit

SDG 7

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Economy & Communities

Replace Manual Thermostats

SDG 7, 9, 12

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Economy & Communities

Watch a Documentary About Economy, Energy, or Industry

SDG 7, 9, 12

I will watch 1 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

Climate & Ecosystems

Collect Litter on a Plog / Plalk

SDG 15

Each day, I will go on a plog or plalk for 30 minutes and collect 2 items of litter.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate & Ecosystems

Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature

SDG 13, 14, 15

I will watch 1 documentaries about climate change.

Uncompleted
One-Time Action

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  • Reflection Question
    Economy & Communities Create A Readiness Plan
    What was it like to create a readiness plan? Did you find other resources you could share?

    James Franco's avatar
    James Franco 4/03/2023 7:33 AM
    I use a backup battery to power my electronics in the event of a power outage, this allows me to skip buying a gas generator with an engine that uses gasoline. My readiness plan also includes ways to live sustainably in the event the community cannot meet certain needs due to a disaster.

    Sustainability is more than just being good to the planet, it's also about educating ourselves on being independent of fossil fuels. Last time I checked, refining oil into gasoline isn't DIY

    • Malia Rains's avatar
      Malia Rains 4/04/2023 10:20 AM
      That's an awesome readiness plan! Backup batteries are great and I need to purchase one for myself!