Clint Chase
"Taking pride in starting a new movement in my community and spreading awareness and practicality of new uses and conservation of energy"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,525 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO10disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO824gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0hourvolunteered
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UP TO25lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO24locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO1,440minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO1,170minutesspent exercising
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UP TO570minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO4.0neighborsmet
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UP TO4.0peoplehelped
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UP TO2.0phone callsmade to public officials or leaders
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UP TO95plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO14pounds of CO2have been saved
Clint's actions
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 90 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 25 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 60 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, e.g., solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Energy
Use an Energy Meter
I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.
Nature
Have Meetings Outside
I will schedule 30 minute(s) of work meetings or phone calls outside each day.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 2 meal(s) per day from local producers.
Community
Pick up the Phone
I will make 1 phone call(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate community or planet-friendly policies.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
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
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 1 hour(s) in my community.
Community
Meet my Neighbors
I will meet 1 new neighbor(s) per day.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Transportation
Use Muscle Power
I will only use muscle-powered transportation.
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.
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
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Energy
Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle
Research or test drive an electric car or bike.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 120 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 3 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
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.
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
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
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.
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 Water Bottle
I will keep 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
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.
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
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
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
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Community
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.
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.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
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.
Transportation
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Nature
Join an Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.
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Clint Chase 10/26/2016 8:40 AMI have been doing a lot of these daily challenges i signed up for, but seeing them i see how much over the years i have actually changed my habits and they are not things that are hard for me to do anymore!-
Mittale Suchak 10/26/2016 12:37 PMThat's great that you are participating in many of the daily challenges. I have found them very beneficial as well. I also love the one-time challenges!
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