Brad Blaser
"Saving the World, one burger at a time."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 286 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO6.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO80gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO4.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO20minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1.0organic mealconsumed
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UP TO12plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
Brad's actions
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.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Water
Ditch the Lawn
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save water, money, and time cutting the grass.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
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.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Community
Raise Money for a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another nonprofit.
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.
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.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Nature
Eat Meals Outside
I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Community
Connect with a Nonprofit
I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 10 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 9.65 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 4 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 3.58 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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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Brad Blaser 10/19/2016 10:04 AM -
Brad Blaser 10/14/2016 10:11 AM-
Renée Johnson 10/19/2016 1:05 PMoutstanding. -
joshua rundus 10/14/2016 10:20 AMInspirational -
Zack O'Connor 10/14/2016 10:19 AMYou're an example to us all.
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Brad Blaser 8/25/2016 1:48 PMMy greatest challenge will be containing my eco-powers. I don't want to start an Ice Age on Earth again.-
Zack O'Connor 8/25/2016 1:54 PMYou might start another Ice Age just with all the shade you're throwing.
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Brad Blaser 8/24/2016 3:03 PMI'm saving the Planet AND earning +5 points.-
Zack O'Connor 8/24/2016 4:46 PMI'll give you +5 points
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