Rich David
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 230 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO10lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO180minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO180minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO4.0neighborsmet
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UP TO6.0outdoor mealsconsumed
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UP TO6.6pounds of CO2have been saved
Rich's actions
Nature
Join an Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Simplicity
Have a Garage Sale
I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Nature
Do Nature Activities
I will engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 1 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 10 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
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.
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.
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 15 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
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.
Nature
Eat Meals Outside
I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.
Community
Meet my Neighbors
I will meet 1 new neighbor(s) per day.
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.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Nature
Have Meetings Outside
I will schedule 2 minute(s) of work meetings or phone calls outside each day.
Participant Feed
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Rich David 10/16/2017 1:40 PM -
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Rich David 10/26/2016 3:59 PMMorning rise in the neighborhood. -
Rich David 10/26/2016 3:59 PMA beautiful walk with nature at McAlpine Greenway in Mathews, NC. -
Rich David 10/25/2016 10:24 AMCleaned attic and garage last night and this morning. Fall cleaning is just as much fun as Spring cleaning. Heading over to donate tonight. -
Rich David 10/24/2016 7:49 PMA good habit starting to form with my son remebering to turn his computer off consistently without being remided. -
Rich David 10/24/2016 7:48 PMSaw the largest deer/buck during my walk on Saturday morning while walking my dog. Neither of us knew what to do as it sprinted past us in the woods. Probably 100 yards from my house. We do not live in a rural part of Charlotte either. Crazy! -
Rich David 10/18/2016 10:04 AMMy family and I are enjoying the recent fall weather. We've eaten all our dinner meals outside this week. No electonics and used our Goal Zero lantern for light. -
Rich David 10/13/2016 7:37 AMThis is so awesome! Bringing the whole family into this challenge!