Bradley Ranney
"Challenge Accepted! Be the difference!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,736 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO6.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO338gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO45meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO75plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Bradley 's actions
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
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.
Energy
Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle
Research or test drive an electric car or bike.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
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.
Food
Animal-free diet
I will adopt a diet free of animal products.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Nature
Join an Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Waste
Become a Master Recyler/Composter
I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Waste
Set up Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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.
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.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Community
Connect with a Nonprofit
I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
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.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
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.
Waste
Lobby for Reusables
I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.
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
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Community
Host a House Party
I will host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an issue that matters to me.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
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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Bradley Ranney 10/17/2016 3:06 PMI tried but I just can't shower in 5 minutes I'm sorry! I am focusing on doing everything else I possibly can for water conservation to make up for my shower time. -
Bradley Ranney 10/16/2016 10:27 AMPerfect rain water collecting day for those of you with gardens! -
Bradley Ranney 10/14/2016 11:39 AMI loved the "Food, Inc." documentary, must see!-
Roxy Hines 10/14/2016 12:11 PMLove!
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Bradley Ranney 10/14/2016 9:55 AMSo excited! Go team Jones - we can make the world a better place!-
John Moor 10/14/2016 10:31 AMThank you for joining us, Bradley!
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