Troy Builta
"WE WILL WIN THIS THING! This DOG ain't going down without a FIGHT!!! "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 2,641 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO240minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO20lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO5.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO30disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO5.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO10poundswaste composted
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UP TO846gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO5.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO60plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Troy's actions
Waste
Lobby for Reusables
I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 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
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 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 20 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
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.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
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.
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.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
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.
Transportation
Advocate for Greener Vehicles
I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.
Waste
Set up Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
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.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
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
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 5 hour(s) in my community.
Simplicity
Have a Garage Sale
I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
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.
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.
Transportation
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
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.
Energy
Use an Energy Meter
I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.
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.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each 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.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Nature
Join an Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.
Energy
Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle
Research or test drive an electric car or bike.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Water
Ditch the Lawn
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save water, money, and time cutting the grass.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
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
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Participant Feed
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Troy Builta 10/28/2016 10:23 AMI wanted to do some competitions but I couldn't figure out how to "Challenge you all"! ...I hope this doesn't backfire. but if it gets you fired up and you make some better choices in life, then I've done my job! -
Troy Builta 10/28/2016 8:00 AMwords of encouragement...DO IT NOW!!!
Trademarked by Troy Builta...lol!
It's been fun and exciting, and it really got people engaged.
I'm ready for next year! Bring It On!
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Troy Builta 10/28/2016 7:46 AMI have completed all 15 days and we are going strong! All the emails are starting to pay off!
I hope you all have checked off all your challenges because today is the last day! -
Troy Builta 10/26/2016 2:01 PMI'd sue like to know how I can get up to 5000 points....hmmm -
Troy Builta 10/26/2016 1:58 PMwell...that didn't work! -
Troy Builta 10/26/2016 1:56 PMmight as well make it 36405 -
Troy Builta 10/26/2016 1:55 PMThis is so cool!...and very exciting too! -
Troy Builta 10/25/2016 8:26 AMKeep it up Saints!
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Troy Builta 10/24/2016 8:05 AMyou can do it! -
Troy Builta 10/24/2016 8:04 AMcome on team!