Eric Reid
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 765 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO39disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO4.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO13meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO36milestraveled by bike
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UP TO450minutesspent exercising
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UP TO17pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO2.7pounds of paperhave been saved
Eric's actions
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
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.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per 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.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Health
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 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.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
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
Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle
Research or test drive an electric car or bike.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 45 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Community
Connect with a Nonprofit
I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 3 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.4 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Participant Feed
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Eric Reid 10/18/2016 11:59 AMIt's a little wet for biking to work, but I have these nifty rain pants I got from... well, you know... -
Eric Reid 10/15/2016 7:54 PMBiking in the rain's a lot more fun than you think! -
Eric Reid 10/14/2016 9:09 AM -
Eric Reid 10/12/2016 3:07 PMSo... do one-time challenges carry fewer points than daily challenges? Or do you collect those points all at once? If anyone knows offhand, let me know! -
Eric Reid 10/07/2016 1:49 PMThere is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable.
There is another theory which states that this has already happened. -
Eric Reid 10/07/2016 1:29 PMAll signed up and waiting to start!