
Scott Sanders
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 680 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.2pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO450minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO90disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO10lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO30plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO63pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO70milestraveled by foot
Scott's actions
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.
Food
Join a Local CSA
I will sign up for a local CSA (Consumer-supported Agriculture).
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 6 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.
Waste
Choose Two-Sided Printing
I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.
Waste
Recycle Everything I Can
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% more energy.
Waste
Reduce Unwanted Mail
I will reduce the amount of unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Health
Know My health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 60 hour(s) in my community.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
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.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Energy
Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle
I will research or test drive an electric car or bike.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 5 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 4.47 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Participant Feed
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Scott Sanders 10/25/2017 1:32 PMWOW, this ECO Challenge seem to just fly by. Hard to believe that is has already been 2 weeks. Congratulations to everyone that participated. -
Scott Sanders 10/17/2017 8:58 AM1 week in and we really seem to be making a difference already. -
Scott Sanders 9/14/2017 11:32 AMIt would not hurt to start planning now :-)