Brett Aljets
"Live life, have a happy life."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 621 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO55disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO440gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO20lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO12meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO1,320minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO12pounds of CO2have been saved
Brett's actions
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.
Health
Take Control
I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Health
Know My health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Energy
Power Down the Computer
I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 per day that I do this.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 120 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and subscriptions.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Waste
Reduce Unwanted Mail
I will reduce the amount of unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 20 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Water
Brush My Teeth Without Running Water
I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Participant Feed
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Brett Aljets 10/23/2017 11:50 AM -
Brett Aljets 10/13/2017 7:22 PM-
Sydney Wilkinson 10/13/2017 7:24 PMOoooooooh!
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Brett Aljets 9/19/2017 2:42 PMI've been trying to be more intentional about being outside and doing good for myself, the community and the environment. The Ecochallenge will be a good challenge to help me accomplish those goals.