Gordon Barker
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 36 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO60minutesspent exercising
Gordon's actions
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Waste
Recycle Everything I Can
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Health
Avoid refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Water
Install Greywater Catchment
I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
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