Tim Albertson
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 520 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO6.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO150gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO4.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO20meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO2.0milestraveled by foot
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UP TO210minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO15organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO15plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.4poundswaste composted
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UP TO6.5pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO0.4pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO20zero-waste mealsconsumed
Tim's actions
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 5 meatless meal(s) per day.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
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.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Waste
Set up Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 5 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
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.
Nature
Organize a Course
I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses, such as 'Reconnecting with Earth', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 30 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Food
Organize a Course
I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses on food sustainability, 'Menu for the Future' or 'Hungry for Change', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 20 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to -3.55 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Waste
Lobby for Reusables
I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
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.
Simplicity
Organize a Course
I will organize NWEI's discussion course 'Voluntary Simplicity' with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Food
Advocate for more Food Options
I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Food
Join a Local CSA
I will sign up for a local CSA (consumer-supported agriculture).
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
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.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once 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.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Nature
Do Nature Activities
I will engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 30 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 2 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 0.96 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Nature
Have Meetings Outside
I will schedule 30 minute(s) of work meetings or phone calls outside each day.
Nature
Eat Meals Outside
I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
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.
Waste
Buy Food and Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water.
Energy
Organize a Course
I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses, such as 'Powering a Bright Future', with family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
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.
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