Austin Armstrong
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 401 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO8.0gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO90minutesnot spent in front of a screen
Austin's actions
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 45 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Community
Express my Support
I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
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.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Participant Feed
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Austin Armstrong 10/15/2016 11:04 AMSwapping out my 45 minutes of screen time for pumpkin patching at Sauvie's today. -
Austin Armstrong 10/14/2016 7:45 AMDAY ONE! Good luck everyone -
Austin Armstrong 10/13/2016 10:18 AMStoked for this year's Eco Challenge! Plan on working on Simplicity & Health.