
Anthony Doris
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 515 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO150minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO5.6pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0personhelped
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UP TO20lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO60milestraveled by bus
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UP TO2.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Anthony's actions
Simplicity
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 60 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Create Your Own Action
Informational Presentation
I will present the Eco-Challenge opportunity to my coworkers in a team meeting about health and safety. I will provide information and facilitate their sign up by emailing a link.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
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.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.
Community
Raise Money for a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another nonprofit.
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.
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.
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
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 20 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.87 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
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
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.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Simplicity
Have a Garage Sale
I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, e.g., solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
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.
Nature
Do Nature Activities
I will engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 60 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)
Participant Feed
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Anthony Doris 10/18/2016 11:30 AMHalo Portland- https://haloworldwide.org/portland/
This is the non-profit I have connected with. All donations to this charity fund the HALO Bukesa Children’s Home in Kampala, Uganda. In addition, HALO Portland partners with local non-profits to empower youth in need by providing character-building art workshops, which allows children from impoverished backgrounds to express themselves and develop goals for their lives. -
Anthony Doris 10/14/2016 4:30 PMI have been waiting for this to start so I could do ten in one day. It's easier when you live on a farm and help a cooperative already. Hope the plants are enjoying my new composting kick. -
Anthony Doris 9/27/2016 11:49 AMThis challenge has opened my eyes to the wasteful things that I do everyday and how multiple miniscule changes can create large impact on the environment and influence those around me. It has also reminded me to be outside and without a purpose other than being in that space.