Jim Gunther
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 556 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO90minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO8.8pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO5.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.4poundswaste composted
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UP TO20organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO12locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO84gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO4.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO14plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Jim's actions
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Simplicity
Have a Garage Sale
I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 2 meal(s) per day from local producers.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
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.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Nature
Do Nature Activities
I will engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 30 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.)
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 Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
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.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
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.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
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Jim Gunther 10/20/2016 7:16 AMTook another load of clothes and baby items to donation. -
Jim Gunther 10/16/2016 2:49 PMFound a new trail! -
Jim Gunther 10/14/2016 12:56 PMHit a few today!