Paul Ventura
"I pledge to be more intentional in my efforts to become more sustainable in my everyday actions."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 591 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO300gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO6.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO5.0organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO15plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Paul's actions
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
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
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
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.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Paul Ventura 10/29/2016 3:56 PMI'm very pleased with how I did in the Challenge this year. I learned that there are many actions I can take everyday that don't add extra time, aren't more expensive. and aren't a drag to do. In fact, taking shorter showers allows me MORE time to do what I want; using reusable beverage containers SAVES me money; and eating organic food and spending more time exploring new trails gives me GREATER joy and LESS stress. Thank you, NWEI for providing the space and encouragement to make healthy changes. -
Paul Ventura 10/28/2016 9:45 PMThis has been an excellent challenge. To be honest, some of the actions were easy, like avoiding bottle water. Others were more of a stretch, like keeping showers short. But I'm happy with what I've accomplished and I know what I've done will continue beyond these two weeks, -
Paul Ventura 10/24/2016 8:34 AMSo pleased that I was able to replace my bulbs with LEDs. The light is even better for reading. -
Paul Ventura 10/22/2016 11:44 AMI've gotten my LED bulbs for my home and today they're going into all the lamps and fixtures that don't have them yet! Won't be buying new bulbs for a while...
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Paul Ventura 10/19/2016 9:41 AMLauren is setting a blistering pace for our team and for the thousands of other participants in this challenge. I'm learning a lot by reading how she and others are meeting your daily challenges. I love the idea of the engraved mason jar mugs. I made some blackberry jam this summer and can't wait to finish it so I can drink from the jar! -
Paul Ventura 10/14/2016 8:08 PMI'm so impressed with the variety of challenges and actions chosen by my teammates. I'm eager to see how our collective impact can make a lasting difference! -
Paul Ventura 10/14/2016 8:07 AMAs the weather here cools, I'm keeping my thermostat below 65 -- preferably no higher than 62 -- and wearing a light sweater or sweatshirt in the house. I also turn the thermostat below 60 when I'm gone during the day and overnight. -
Paul Ventura 10/13/2016 1:13 PMI've set-up a small timer in my bathroom for my showers. I've already gotten down to just over 6 minutes and am confident I'll bust that 5-minute mark! I also have a shower head that will stop the flow of water while shampooing. That will help, too! -
Paul Ventura 8/23/2016 3:15 PMJust got my co-workers to create a team for our staff. We're building multiple ACHS teams to challenge one another. -
Paul Ventura 8/18/2016 3:57 PMI'm eager to focus my efforts on energy and water, reducing my utility costs and eco-footprint.
