Tim Bradley
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 796 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0disposable cupnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO32gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO5.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO3.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO2.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO6.0milestraveled by bike
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UP TO40minutesspent exercising
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UP TO120minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO30minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO3.0organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO2.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO0.7poundswaste composted
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UP TO6.7pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO0.2pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO3.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
Tim's actions
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 40-minute walk outside each 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.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
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.
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.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Health
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per 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.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Energy
Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle
Research or test drive an electric car or bike.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 40 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
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 at work.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Health
Audit Toxic Products In My Home
I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Simplicity
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 3 meal(s) per day from local producers.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 6 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 5.61 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 40 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
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.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Nature
Join an Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.
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.
Community
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
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.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
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