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October 11 - October 25, 2017
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Lee Coates

Green is the New Black

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 521 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    15
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    300
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    15
    letters or emails
    sent to public officials or leaders
  • UP TO
    45
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    60
    miles
    traveled by foot
  • UP TO
    225
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    15
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    10
    pounds
    waste composted
  • UP TO
    90
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Lee's actions

Health

Know My health

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Conduct Virtual Meetings

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Walk Instead

I will walk 4 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 6.03 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Compost Food Waste

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day by composting my food or learning how to.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Write Letters or Emails

I will write 1 letter(s) or email(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate for planet-friendly policies or something else I believe in.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Join my Neighborhood Association

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

I will exercise daily for 15 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home

I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Eat Meatless Meals

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

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    Lee Coates 10/25/2017 2:46 PM
    Great Job Everyone! Thank you so much for helping the Environment :D

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    Lee Coates 10/17/2017 8:42 AM
    Green is the New Black is on page 2 of the Oregon rankings!! Great Job Team! Let's meet soon to decide who we should challenge to finish this event strong!

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    Lee Coates 10/09/2017 9:44 AM
    I'm so excited for this year's EcoChallenge! Personally, I love the website, and it's pretty fun to get involved. Just a heads up to everyone that signs up for "Green Is the New Black"--free bike lights are coming your way!