Gezim Maloku
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 606 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO12milestraveled by bike
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UP TO21pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO5.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO12organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO238gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO4.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO120minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO20plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Gezim's 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.
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.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 3 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 4.05 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Simplicity
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
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.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
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
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
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.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
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.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Gezim Maloku 10/17/2016 2:04 PMWay to go team! Jones is doing a great job. -
Gezim Maloku 10/11/2016 8:09 AM3 days until the challenge! -
Gezim Maloku 10/10/2016 2:22 PMHere are some easy ways to get started and make a difference.
-Wash clothes in cold water-Install a programmable thermostat to save up to 10% on cooling and heating costs-Use your window shades-Turn off all lights, appliances and electronics not in use-Change to new and improved light bulbs
I am looking forward to the challenges and we have a great team!-
John Moor 10/11/2016 11:35 AMAwesome tips, Zim! Thanks!
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Gezim Maloku 10/10/2016 11:02 AMI want to reduce the impact on the planet and contribute to a healthy, vibrant and sustainable future :)-
Roxy Hines 10/10/2016 11:23 AMGreat job, Gezim! -
Marilyn Diaz 10/10/2016 11:04 AMNice! Me too.
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