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Challenges
Lonely Light Love Featured on Mar 20, 2011
Challenge
Turn off the lights in an empty room. Do it each day for seven days.
Individual Result
Killing un-needed lights in one room every day for a week will reduce CO2 emissions by 8.13 pounds.
Rally Impact
2381 people have reduced CO2 emissions by 9.62 tons by completing this challenge so far. That's equal to turning off the electricity of 7 homes for about 1 month!
Bust a Gust Featured on Jan 03, 2011
Challenge
Identify and snuff-out drafts in your home or apartment. We'll show you how.
Individual Result
By keeping chilly air from seeping in, you'll eliminate 175 lbs of CO2 emissions this winter and knock $23 off your heating bill.
Rally Impact
652 people have reduced CO2 emissions by 54.9 tons by completing this challenge so far. That's equal to turning off the electricity of 68 homes for about 1 month!
Green Ham and Cheese Featured on Sep 26, 2010
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 CO2 emissions by 44.6 lbs and can save $20.
Rally Impact
5729 people have reduced CO2 emissions by 122.87 tons by completing this challenge so far. That's equal to turning off the electricity of 169 homes for about 1 month!
Two Cool Featured on Jul 23, 2010
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
4754 people have reduced CO2 emissions by 12.58 tons by completing this challenge so far. That's equal to turning off the electricity of 14 homes for about 1 month!
Beverage Independence Featured on Jun 23, 2010
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
6482 people have reduced CO2 emissions by 76.06 tons by completing this challenge so far. That's equal to turning off the electricity of 102 homes for about 1 month!
Right Now, Less Cow Featured on Jun 08, 2010
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
14715 people have reduced CO2 emissions by 95.76 tons by completing this challenge so far. That's equal to turning off the electricity of 136 homes for about 1 month!
Super Challenge: Veg Out Featured on May 24, 2010
Challenge
It's time to put your green thumb to work! This growing season, plant and tend your own vegetable garden.
Individual Result
Planting a vegetable garden will reduce your CO2 emissions by 40 lbs this growing season and save up to $70 on produce.
Rally Impact
1773 people have reduced CO2 emissions by 34.4 tons by completing this challenge so far. That's equal to turning off the electricity of 35 homes for about 1 month!
Work Your Wheelies Featured on May 13, 2010
Challenge
Hop on your bike for one day of fresh-air commuting to work or school.
Individual Result
By not driving just one day, you will reduce your CO2 emissions by 26 lbs and save about $3.
Rally Impact
2627 people have reduced CO2 emissions by 34.15 tons by completing this challenge so far. That's equal to turning off the electricity of 35 homes for about 1 month!
Feel The Hov Featured on Apr 17, 2010
Challenge
Share a ride to work or school one time this week, and keep a car off the road.
Individual Result
By carpooling just one day, you will reduce your carbon emissions by 26 lbs and save $5 or more.
Rally Impact
7602 people have reduced CO2 emissions by 98.83 tons by completing this challenge so far. That's equal to turning off the electricity of 136 homes for about 1 month!
Anvil Fashion Swap Featured on Apr 08, 2010
Challenge
Find a nice piece of clothing you no longer wear, and swap it with a friend. We'll show you how.
Individual Result
When you swap a piece of clothing instead of buying new, you'll eliminate about 29 lbs of CO2.
Rally Impact
1390 people have reduced CO2 emissions by 20.29 tons by completing this challenge so far. That's equal to turning off the electricity of 28 homes for about 1 month!
De-cup Your Decaf Featured on Apr 01, 2010
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
12910 people have reduced CO2 emissions by 7.98 tons by completing this challenge so far. That's equal to turning off the electricity of 7 homes for about 1 month!
Give Your Computer a Rest Featured on Jan 29, 2010
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 for a month, you will reduce your CO2 emissions by a total of 51 lbs. and your electric bill by $3.30.
Rally Impact
8283 people have reduced CO2 emissions by 208.25 tons by completing this challenge so far. That's equal to turning off the electricity of 237 homes for about 1 month!
Kick The Catalogs Featured on Jan 13, 2010
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
2713 people have reduced CO2 emissions by 40.06 tons by completing this challenge so far. That's equal to turning off the electricity of 35 homes for about 1 month!
Counter Intelligence Featured on Sep 24, 2009
Challenge
Give up paper towels for one month. Use alternatives, such as dishtowels or sponges.
Individual Result
Eliminating your use of paper towels will reduce CO2 emissions by 5.8 lbs this month, and save you about $8.
Rally Impact
1527 people have reduced CO2 emissions by 3.93 tons by completing this challenge so far. That's equal to turning off the electricity of 1 home for about 1 month!
Cold Then Fold Featured on Aug 05, 2009
Challenge
Use only cold water to wash and rinse all of your laundry this month.
Individual Result
By washing more of your laundry in cold water, you will reduce your CO2 emissions by 30.4 lbs and save about $3!
Rally Impact
2783 people have reduced CO2 emissions by 40.3 tons by completing this challenge so far. That's equal to turning off the electricity of 35 homes for about 1 month!
Lowrider Featured on Jul 12, 2009
Challenge
What's the rush, Rallyers? Slow your car down a bit. And stop punching on the gas and brake.
Individual Result
If you or your driver follow some smart-driving tips for 1 month, CO2 emissions will be reduced by 133.9 lbs. and gas expenses will be reduced by $18.
Rally Impact
5355 people have reduced CO2 emissions by 330.61 tons by completing this challenge so far. That's equal to turning off the electricity of 339 homes for about 1 month!
Sheets to the Wind Featured on May 07, 2009
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 and your energy cost by $1.40 after one month.
Rally Impact
4354 people have reduced CO2 emissions by 40.36 tons by completing this challenge so far. That's equal to turning off the electricity of 35 homes for about 1 month!
Sit, Click, and Deliver Featured on Mar 30, 2009
Challenge
Are you planning to drive to the store? Grab your mouse instead, and make the purchase online.
Individual Result
Shifting one purchase to online and avoiding a car trip to the store will reduce your CO2 emissions by 7.4 lbs.
Rally Impact
2984 people have reduced CO2 emissions by 11.04 tons by completing this challenge so far. That's equal to turning off the electricity of 14 homes for about 1 month!
Cash-in Your Closet Featured on Feb 20, 2009
Challenge
Give a decent item of clothing a new life. Find something you rarely wear, and sell or donate it. We'll show you how.
Individual Result
Selling or donating one item of clothing you don't need can reduce CO2 emissions by 27.1 lbs.
Rally Impact
6402 people have reduced CO2 emissions by 85.88 tons by completing this challenge so far. That's equal to turning off the electricity of 102 homes for about 1 month!
Setback Payback Featured on Jan 02, 2009
Challenge
Want to save money on your heating bill and also reduce CO2? It's as simple as getting with the program.
Individual Result
Using a programmable thermostat for 1 month will eliminate 200 lbs of CO2 and save $32.
Rally Impact
3106 people have reduced CO2 emissions by 305.47 tons by completing this challenge so far. That's equal to turning off the electricity of 339 homes for about 1 month!
Top-off The Tires Featured on Nov 12, 2008
Challenge
Add air to the tires of your car so they're properly inflated. We'll tell you how.
Individual Result
By filling tires to the right pressure, you will reduce CO2 by 29 lbs and save $4.50 by the end of one month.
Rally Impact
5529 people have reduced CO2 emissions by 79.07 tons by completing this challenge so far. That's equal to turning off the electricity of 102 homes for about 1 month!