
Konrad Kadzielawa
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,171 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO225minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO15outdoor mealsconsumed
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UP TO15organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO15meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
Konrad's actions
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Waste
Visit a Waste Management Facility
I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.
Transportation
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Waste
Lobby for Reusables
I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.
Waste
Set up Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Simplicity
Have a Garage Sale
I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.
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.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
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.
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.
Nature
Eat Meals Outside
I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
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.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Simplicity
Organize a Course
I will organize NWEI's discussion course 'Voluntary Simplicity' with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
Waste
Become a Master Recyler/Composter
I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Participant Feed
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Konrad Kadzielawa 10/19/2016 8:01 PMNo meat intake or seafood. -
Konrad Kadzielawa 10/16/2016 3:50 PMChallenges completed. Day 3! -
Konrad Kadzielawa 10/15/2016 8:55 PMToday I made sure to spend less time in front of the screen and more time outside. -
Konrad Kadzielawa 10/14/2016 9:35 PMGlad to be on this journey with all of you. Remember here are a few ways to conserve water – take short showers, fix leaking pipes, keep the running tap close while you brush your teeth, recycle water in your home and use water saving appliances.