Neal Kerner
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 630 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO686gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO420minutesspent exercising
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UP TO840minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO14plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO15pounds of CO2have been saved
Neal's actions
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.
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
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
Work from Home
I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 30 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
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.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
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.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Community
Share my Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Community
Raise Money for a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another nonprofit.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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.
Participant Feed
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Neal Kerner 10/14/2016 2:28 PMLoving getting involved with like minded individuals!