James Riddle
"Learn something new, start a new habit, be a model for my kids."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,624 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO480gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO4.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO6.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO14meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO210minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO60minutesspent exercising
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UP TO60minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO13peoplehelped
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UP TO45plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO166pounds of CO2have been saved
James's actions
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Community
Express My Support
I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.
Nature
Join An Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or utensils.
Health
Avoid refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Community
Involving My Children
I will involve my children in completing the actions I have selected during the challenge.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.
Energy
Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle
I will research or test drive an electric car or bike.
Transportation
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
Community
Share My Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 5-minute walk outside each day.
Energy
Upgrade My Windows
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
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.
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Participant Feed
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James Riddle 10/25/2017 10:42 AMLast day of 2017 EcoChallenge. Finishing it off by planting a mini herb garden and looking up recipes with basil! -
James Riddle 10/24/2017 12:05 PMWent to Joe's Place farm (in the Heart of East Vancouver, WA) for a farm-fresh cooking pumpkin and 10 lbs of apple varieties you can't get in stores. -
James Riddle 10/23/2017 11:36 AMJust bough carbon offsets for my recent work travel. Sierra Club suggested NativeEnergy, so that's the company I used. http://www.nativeenergy.com/ -
James Riddle 10/22/2017 7:04 PMTo get some extra walking parked extra far from Providence - FYI... The Portland Timbers beat Vancouver (BC) to claim the first seed in the MLS Western Conference, and to seize the 2017 Cascadia Cup! -
James Riddle 10/20/2017 10:16 PMJust flew home from meetings in California -- Time to buy carbon off-sets... -
James Riddle 10/19/2017 2:49 PMJust made an appointment for my annual physical. Not the coolest EcoChallenge activity, but an important one. -
James Riddle 10/18/2017 11:59 PMHave been making sure a healthy bfast is available to grab and go each morning this week. -
James Riddle 10/18/2017 11:59 PMHave been making sure a healthy bfast is available to grab and go each morning this week. -
James Riddle 10/18/2017 11:59 PMHave been making sure a healthy bfast is available to grab and go each morning this week. -
James Riddle 10/18/2017 11:59 PMHave been making sure a healthy bfast is available to grab and go each morning this week.