
James Riddle
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 956 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO0.2pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO7.3pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO8.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.4poundswaste composted
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UP TO11organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO60minutesspent exercising
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UP TO145gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO14meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO180minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO5.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO13milestraveled by carpool
James's actions
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
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
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
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Health
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per 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.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per 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.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 15 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
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.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
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
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
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.
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.
Community
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 4 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Waste
Choose Two-Sided Printing
I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided at work.
Waste
Lobby for Reusables
I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.
Waste
Buy Food and Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Water
Ditch the Lawn
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save water, money, and time cutting the grass.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Transportation
Try Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 13 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 7.34 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Participant Feed
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James Riddle 10/28/2016 12:03 PMJust said "No thanks" to a disposable plastic bag. Instead I just carried the few thing to my car -
James Riddle 10/27/2016 3:21 PMGot my 'pesticide-free zone' signs up in my yard.
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James Riddle 10/26/2016 3:28 PMJust made a donation to the NW Earth Institute. -
James Riddle 10/26/2016 3:23 PMMade an appointment for my annual physical :) -
James Riddle 10/26/2016 3:23 PMSlowly but surely replacing our grass with sheet mulch, raised beds, and native nature-scaping. -
James Riddle 10/11/2016 2:41 PMI feel like I already do a lot of the challenge options, but it's good try some new ones and to be reminded of the importance of the others.-
lorena topete 10/11/2016 4:18 PMme too! when I was clicking on the challenges, at some point, the tool told me "you are taking too many challenges!" ... that was a surprise!
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