Skip to main content
October 14 - October 28, 2016
Doug Cole's avatar

Doug Cole

Keen--East Coast

"Make a difference each day."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 430 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    68
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    10
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    12
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    15
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    4.0
    organic meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    2.0
    outdoor meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    4.0
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    0.8
    pounds of paper
    have been saved

Doug's actions

Nature

Explore my Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Limit Social Media

I will limit my social media use to once per day.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Sign a Petition

I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Community

Join my Neighborhood Association

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 15 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Nature

Have Meetings Outside

I will schedule 2 minute(s) of work meetings or phone calls outside each day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Nature

Eat Meals Outside

I will eat 2 meal(s) outside each day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Simplicity

De-Clutter my Home

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Transportation

Conduct Virtual Meetings

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Transportation

Work from Home

I will work from home 3 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Smart Seafood Choices

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Visit a Local Farm

I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

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?


  • Doug Cole's avatar
    Doug Cole 10/28/2016 6:44 AM
    Did a virtual meeting with TEC today.  Also ate outside twice and went for a run in the Pensacola Equestrian Park.

  • Doug Cole's avatar
    Doug Cole 10/25/2016 5:34 AM
    Got a great run in on Saturday at the Wakulla Springs Wildlife Management Area.

  • Doug Cole's avatar
    Doug Cole 10/25/2016 5:28 AM
    I've been loving my stanley water bottle this week as I've been on the road,  I wish more gas stations had filtered water available.

  • Doug Cole's avatar
    Doug Cole 10/17/2016 1:47 PM
    Went for a run in the woods at 3Y Ranch.