Lee Coates
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 276 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO18disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO100gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO25milestraveled by bus
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UP TO30minutesspent exercising
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UP TO125minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO7.0organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO18plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO3.4poundswaste composted
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UP TO21pounds of CO2have been saved
Lee's actions
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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.
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.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 5 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 2.73 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 10 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Community
Write Letters
I will write 1 letter(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate for planet-friendly policies or something else I believe in.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 10 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Create Your Own Action
Attend Eco-Friendly Seminar
Attend an eco-friendly educational event.
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Lee Coates 10/28/2016 8:11 AMLast Day :D -
Lee Coates 10/27/2016 8:50 AMLast days to get your eco actions in! -
Lee Coates 10/25/2016 8:04 AMLast day for Green is the New Black Prizes!! What types of challenges is everyone completing? -
Lee Coates 10/24/2016 12:18 PMJust created my own challenge associated with City of Gresham's EcoChallenge presentations. Points are stacking up :D -
Lee Coates 10/24/2016 9:44 AMRefreshed from the weekend! -
Lee Coates 10/18/2016 8:25 AMThe EcoChallenge is making me realize the effectiveness of logging goals. Just having this website as a way to track what I am able to accomplish each day is proving very useful. Hope everyone is doing well and feeling great! -
Lee Coates 10/17/2016 8:21 AMOrganic Oatmeal counts for points! -
Lee Coates 10/14/2016 8:23 AMGot this one just walking to the bus this morning :)