Jerry Richardson
"Work hard Play hard!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 766 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO634gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO360minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO78plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO9.0poundswaste composted
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UP TO16pounds of CO2have been saved
Jerry's actions
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community.
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.
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
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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
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
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 5 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Health
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Water
Install a Toilet Tank Bank
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Create Your Own Action
FEEDING THE HOMELESS
I CORDINATE, PREPARE AND HELP MAKE 650 SANDWICHES EVERY MONTH FOR THE SALT LAKE CITY HOMELESS. I BELIEVE YOU MUST GIVE BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY TO FEEL LIKE YOU ARE APART OF IT.
Participant Feed
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Jerry Richardson 10/28/2016 8:22 AMTook Augie for a walk this morning. -
Jerry Richardson 10/28/2016 8:21 AMWatched the sunrise, wasn't much to see too many clouds. -
Jerry Richardson 10/28/2016 8:20 AMWatched the sunrise, wasn't much to see too many clouds. -
Jerry Richardson 10/27/2016 12:26 PMSlow cooking a roast with potatoes and carrots from my garden. -
Jerry Richardson 10/27/2016 7:37 AMCoordinated the feeding of 650 sandwiches to the homeless last night. -
Jerry Richardson 10/27/2016 7:36 AMThis challenge made me aware of how much water I was wasting brushing my teeth. -
Jerry Richardson 10/27/2016 7:35 AMThis is one of the challenges I will keep doing after this week. -
Jerry Richardson 10/27/2016 7:34 AMIf it's yellow be mellow! -
Jerry Richardson 10/27/2016 7:33 AMWorking from home today. -
Jerry Richardson 10/27/2016 7:32 AMAngie and I took Augie for a walk this morning and watched the sunrise.