Brook Detterman
"To win."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 271 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO140gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO32minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO180minutesspent exercising
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UP TO4.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO4.4pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO0.8pounds of paperhave been saved
Brook's actions
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 8 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
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.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 12 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
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
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.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
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.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 45 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
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
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
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.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Energy
Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle
Research or test drive an electric car or bike.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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