J.R. Jones
"Helping to better the earth one day at a time"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,150 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO202gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO4.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO240minutesspent exercising
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UP TO90minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO27plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO37pounds of CO2have been saved
J.R.'s actions
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Food
Join a Local CSA
I will sign up for a local CSA (Consumer-supported Agriculture).
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.
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
PAID FAMILY LEAVE
I will learn about paid leave and its impact on health and wellness at a personal and societal level and how I can help advocate for paid leave in my company and at the national level.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Water
Install a Toilet Tank Bank
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.
Transportation
Advocate for Greener Vehicles
I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Waste
Launch a Recycling Program
I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Waste
Complete a Recycler / Composter Training
I will sign up for a Recycler / Composter program in my area.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Food
Advocate for More Food Options
I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at my school, grocery market, or workplace.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 10 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Energy
Heat and Cool Naturally
I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.
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.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
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.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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J.R. Jones 10/18/2017 7:31 PM -
J.R. Jones 10/17/2017 7:35 AMSpent some time at the ocean today...Nature is Amazing! -
J.R. Jones 10/10/2017 7:02 AMThere’s so many areas available to help make less of a footprint on our Mother Earth - do something everyday to help!-
Rob Greenfield 10/11/2017 6:03 PMRight on J.R. I agree!
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