Nate Scott
"I speak for the trees, for the trees have no tongues."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 472 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO390minutesspent exercising
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UP TO54milestraveled by bike
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UP TO750minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO54gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO360minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO61pounds of CO2have been saved
Nate's actions
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.
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.
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.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 6 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 6.81 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Community
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 30 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
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.
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.
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in 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.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
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.
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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Nate Scott 10/11/2017 4:47 PMFor the challenge I have decided to mix up my daily routine. After riding home from work I will now go for a 30 min walk through my neighborhood and pick a different route everyday. My old routine usually involved immediately logging on and reading up on the net so this will also be a way for me to cut some screen time.
I live in the Lloyd so no matter which direction I head there are plenty of locales with high walkability. Today I chose to walk to Irving Park and was treated to some pleasant sunshine.
I will be using this time to also take in some new music. Listening while walking or using public transit is actually one of my favorite ways to enjoy music. It maybe doesnt compare to the hi-fi setup at home but I find myself focusing more as I move around. Chad Vangaalen's new album Light Information was a good one today and "I really don't need it, until you tell me that I need it." from the song "Static Shape" resonated with me as an anti-consumerist and environmentalist. -
Nate Scott 10/11/2017 8:26 AMI'm vegan and one of my daily challenges is to cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients. I'm thinking about all of the new recipes I will try during this challenge. Here is a Jackfruit 'Pulled Pork' sandwich I made a few weeks ago with a pasta salad featuring veggies grown in my friends' curbside garden!
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Nate Scott 9/27/2017 8:59 AMGo by bike! You'll personally benefit by getting to see your community from a new perspective while your physical and mental health will improve. Most important of all, by choosing a bicycle over a motor vehicle, you will be cutting back on your contribution to an industry that has shown no regard for its impact on our planet.
If you get a flat, patch your tube and keep using it! You can keep using the same tube for a very long time. This tube has over 10 patches and has lasted me years of daily commuting.