Doug Cole
"Make a difference each day."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 430 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO68gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO10lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO12minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO15minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO4.0organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO2.0outdoor mealsconsumed
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UP TO4.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO0.8pounds of paperhave been saved
Doug's actions
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
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
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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.
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.
Community
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.
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.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
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.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 15 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Nature
Have Meetings Outside
I will schedule 2 minute(s) of work meetings or phone calls outside each day.
Nature
Eat Meals Outside
I will eat 2 meal(s) outside each day.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 3 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Participant Feed
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Doug Cole 10/28/2016 6:44 AMDid a virtual meeting with TEC today. Also ate outside twice and went for a run in the Pensacola Equestrian Park. -
Doug Cole 10/25/2016 5:34 AMGot a great run in on Saturday at the Wakulla Springs Wildlife Management Area. -
Doug Cole 10/25/2016 5:28 AMI'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 10/17/2016 1:47 PMWent for a run in the woods at 3Y Ranch.