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October 14 - October 28, 2016
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dave alexander

Keen--East Coast

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 180 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    360
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    3.0
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    3.0
    outdoor meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    182
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    5.0
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill

dave's actions

Nature

Explore my Area

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 2
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 2
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 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Fix Leaky Faucets

I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

5-Minute Showers

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

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Eat Meals Outside

I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 90 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Join an Outdoor Project

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Recycle all Recyclable Materials

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

De-Clutter my Home

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

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

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    dave alexander 10/28/2016 6:43 AM
    took a co-worked out on the water yesterday and got into some great fish! focused on leave no trace and proper fish handling while on the river! 

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    dave alexander 10/25/2016 8:16 AM
    joined my local non-profit RiverLink who protects our local watersheds for a healthier community based around water 

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    dave alexander 10/25/2016 8:09 AM
    took my little brother outside yesterday all afternoon. carved pumpkins, then played basketball and hockey at the local park

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    dave alexander 10/25/2016 8:09 AM
    rode bikes to dinner over the weekend! 

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    dave alexander 10/17/2016 7:49 AM
    Nature Challenge going well! Easy to spend a lot of time outside this time of year, walking the dogs or fly fishing.... or in this photo, doing both!