
Gregg Sanders
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,170 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.9pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO160minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO60milestraveled by bike
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UP TO71pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO4.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO9.7poundswaste composted
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UP TO515gallons of waterhave been saved
Gregg's actions
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
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
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.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
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.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.
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.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 5 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 4.67 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
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.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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.
Nature
Have Meetings Outside
I will schedule 20 minute(s) of work meetings or phone calls outside each day.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
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.
Participant Feed
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Gregg Sanders 10/28/2016 10:38 AMLast day of the eco challenge! Here's to lasting changes! -
Gregg Sanders 10/28/2016 10:38 AMLast day of the eco challenge! Here's to lasting changes! -
Gregg Sanders 10/27/2016 5:38 AMIn pretty early this morning, but still getting in EcoChallenge challenges! -
Gregg Sanders 10/26/2016 7:20 AMWhoa--instead of riding to work, I should have taken a kayak today--would that have still counted?? -
Gregg Sanders 10/24/2016 10:37 AMWe are week two of the challenge and its great to see the whole office getting involved! -
Gregg Sanders 10/21/2016 1:15 PMWhat a stressful day--4 deadlines all at once. The weekend will be great. Sure glad I was able to sneak in a walk at lunch! -
Gregg Sanders 10/20/2016 1:12 PMAwesome timing today. It stopped raining, so I dashed out for my mid-day walk. The rain came back literally 100' from the door on the return trip! What luck! -
Gregg Sanders 10/20/2016 9:52 AMToday is turning out to be a really nice day for my mid-day walk. Looking forward to a (hopefully) dry walk at lunch. -
Gregg Sanders 10/19/2016 6:53 AMCycling is a great sport, but the rain can make it dangerous. Yesterday I heard of a friend who had a very bad accident on some light rail tracks. So, here are a few tips about crossing tracks:- Always cross at a 90-degree angle (never slide across parallel)
- When tracks are wet, they are like greased ice--amazingly slippery
- If your daily route has a section of track, try to find an alternate route--the extra couple of minutes added are worth your safety
- Lastly--always ride defensively on the roads--especially during commuting
Stay safe and enjoy the ride. Well wishes to CB!
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Gregg Sanders 10/18/2016 4:31 PMI just checked the stats--being on a team definitely makes you more conscious about doing your part. I encourage everyone to join a team!