Allen Bunch
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 580 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO4.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO0.0gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0locally sourced mealconsumed
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UP TO1.0meatless or vegan mealconsumed
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UP TO90minutesspent exercising
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UP TO9.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.4poundswaste composted
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UP TO0.4pounds of paperhave been saved
Allen's actions
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days 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
Have a Garage Sale
I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Health
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 8 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 45 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Food
Join a Local CSA
I will sign up for a local CSA (consumer-supported agriculture).
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
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.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
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.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
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 Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Health
Join A Quit-Smoking Program
I will join a smoking cessation program and post my daily progress on my EcoChallenge feed.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
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