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October 14 - October 28, 2016
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Bryan Schmidt

Willamette University All-Campus!

"To beat Sarah in this challenge"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 790 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    28
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    220
    miles
    traveled by foot
  • UP TO
    240
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    280
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    320
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    166
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Bryan's actions

Health

Exercise Daily

I will exercise daily for 20 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Choose a Carbon Offset

If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Disable Screen Savers

I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Eco-friendly Gardening

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Buy from a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Visit a Local Farm

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Work from Home

I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Go Get a Check Up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Buy Food and Water Only

I will not purchase anything but food and water.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Waste

Go Paperless

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Use Muscle Power

I will only use muscle-powered transportation.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Just Drive Less

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Healthy Sleep

I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Walk Instead

I will walk 20 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 15.07 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Buy Only What I Need

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

De-Clutter my Home

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

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 20 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Leave No Trace

I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore my Area

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

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 1
DAILY ACTION

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Health

Know My Health

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Create Your Own Action

I have purchased and planted my own herbs

I want to grow my own herbs to reduce my reliance on purchasing things I could grow!

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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    Bryan Schmidt 10/28/2016 4:43 PM
    Ok, I have an issue with the points. As I was going through my options the past two weeks, I didn't pay attention to daily vs one-time challenges. There were many one time challenges I completed over the course of this challenge but focused more on the daily impact. After two weeks of daily check-ins, my score was a measly 165. Going through one-time challenges today that I have completed the past two weeks, my score went up 4x as my two weeks of daily challenges. That seems off. It was MUCH more difficult challenging myself every day to make the changes than to visit a farmers market to get local produce. I understand both are important, but the challenge (and the purpose behind awarding points in the first place) drives competition as a motivator. The point system, in my mind, is so very flawed and skews results so dramatically that the challenge is...well...challenging. 

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    Bryan Schmidt 10/28/2016 8:54 AM
    Today was awesome! Loved the sunrise and walk to work!

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    Bryan Schmidt 10/27/2016 8:15 PM
    *Sorry, passed Sarah Shinn!!! Hahahaha

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    Bryan Schmidt 10/27/2016 8:14 PM
    And with this post, I am now tied with Sarah Shinn.

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    Bryan Schmidt 10/27/2016 8:13 PM
    We should collaborate with Campus Rec to see if we can get walking groups to get out and exercise while completing this challenge (an idea for next year)!

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    Bryan Schmidt 10/27/2016 8:11 PM
    I have found that combining this EcoChallenge with Pokemon Go has really kept me on the move! Not only do I get awesome points here, but I am now ready to evolve my Pikachu!!!

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    Bryan Schmidt 10/11/2016 11:22 AM
    Don't let the weather slow you down!

    • e.  Lassahn's avatar
      e. Lassahn 10/12/2016 3:08 PM
      I can see that it's going to be important to find ways to keep a talent of your caliber on the team. We'll be in touch!