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October 14 - October 28, 2016
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Anthony K

Ecova EcoChallengers

"I will take the time to lead my family by example. Reducing consumption, exploring our outdoors, and enriching our lives and our planet."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 255 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    380
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    4.0
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    384
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    140
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill

Anthony's actions

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 10 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Work from Home

I will work from home 3 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Say No to Seafood

I will not eat seafood.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Work-Life Balance

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Limit Social Media

I will limit my social media use to once per day.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

De-Clutter my Home

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore my Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Recycle all Recyclable Materials

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 10 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed


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    Anthony K 10/21/2016 11:45 AM
    Looking forward to some fresh air out in the woods this weekend - family camping at Stone mountain for fall festival - look out hiking trails here I come!

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    Anthony K 10/16/2016 7:21 AM
    A brisk walk is a great way to start the day!  Gets that energy and feel good going

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    Anthony K 10/14/2016 8:46 AM
    So far so good today - will get that walk and 10 minutes of outdoor time this afternoon.  Good luck all!

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    Anthony K 9/09/2016 9:28 AM
    For those of you note familiar that giant photo is Mr John Muir....If you aren't familiar with him and love our national parks - spend some time looking he and Mr Teddy Roosevelt up.  We have much to thank them for.  Mr Muir is an inspiration to me.  My favorite quote from him:  The mountains are calling and I must go>"

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    Anthony K 9/09/2016 9:14 AM
    Look forward to this challenge every year.  So excited to see it come around.  Such a great way to encourage others to reduce, reuse, recycle, compost, get outside and love some nature.  Turn off that water, turn off those lights, take a hike, go canoeing, pass on that receipt at the pump, show with your reusable bags.  Little changes in our daily lives can make a huge impact on our environment