Gabe Ablin
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 1,175 Total
Participant Impact
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up to3.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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up to3.0organic mealsconsumed
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up to3.0outdoor mealsconsumed
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up to6.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
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up to75milestraveled by bike
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up to40milestraveled by bus
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up to20milestraveled by carpool
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up to15milestraveled by foot
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up to71pounds of CO2have been saved
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up to3.0lightbulbsreplaced
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up to480minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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up to20disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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up to0.6pounds of paperhave been saved
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up to62plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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up to63gallons of waterhave been saved
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up to360minutesspent exercising
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up to180minutesof additional sleep
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up to18conversationswith people
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up to2.0hoursvolunteered
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up to5.0peoplehelped
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up to288minutesspent outdoors
Gabe's Actions
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 60 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Nature
Have Meetings Outside
I will schedule 2 minute(s) of work meetings or phone calls outside each day.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 20 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Nature
Eat Meals Outside
I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Energy
Upgrade my Windows
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 8 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
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.
Energy
Use an Energy Meter
I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.
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.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
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.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
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
Visit a Waste Management Facility
I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 15 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
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.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 90 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 2 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Community
Share my Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 5 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Transportation
Try Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 5 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Community
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Community
Talk to my Friends
I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 3 friends per day about the issue.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Health
Audit Toxic Products In My Home
I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 120 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Transportation
Use Muscle Power
I will only use muscle-powered transportation.
Feed
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Gabe Ablin 10/25/2016 4:15 PMEveryone should try to do the one time challenges! I did all of the ones I could this week and got a lot of points for it! -
Gabe Ablin 10/25/2016 4:15 PMEveryone should try to do the one time challenges! I did all of the ones I could this week and got a lot of points for it! -
Gabe Ablin 10/25/2016 4:09 PMI didn't realize how this site works so I have just been doing all of these activities without every registering anything. Finally went on today and entered all of the different sustainable activities I've been doing and I got a lot of points for my team! I think everyone should remaking sure they are checking the site frequently. I made that mistake and prevented myself from earning max points.