Brian Trila
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 760 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO575gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO15lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO390minutesspent exercising
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UP TO390minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO14pounds of CO2have been saved
Brian's actions
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.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Health
Know My health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Food
Join a Local CSA
I will sign up for a local CSA (Consumer-supported Agriculture).
Food
100-Mile Diet
I'm up for a serious challenge! I will only eat food that has been raised and cultivated within a hundred-mile radius of where I live.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Food
Organize a Course
I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses on food sustainability, 'Menu for the Future' or 'Hungry for Change', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
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
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
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.
Health
Take Control
I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Food
Advocate for More Food Options
I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at my school, grocery market, or workplace.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
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.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 15 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Nature
Have Meetings Outside
I will schedule 30 minute(s) of work meetings or phone calls outside each 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.
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