Scott Sanders
"To help improve my life and the world around me."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,126 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.2pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO225minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO8.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO12neighborsmet
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UP TO75disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO10poundswaste composted
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UP TO15organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO225minutesspent exercising
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UP TO540gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO11meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO60minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO30plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Scott'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.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
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.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Community
Meet my Neighbors
I will meet 1 new neighbor(s) per day.
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.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
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
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 15 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
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
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Community
Express my Support
I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.
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.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
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
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.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 15 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
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
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 8 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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Scott Sanders 10/28/2016 2:33 PMJust remember to eat what you can and compost the rest -
Scott Sanders 10/28/2016 2:31 PMI hope everyone has an awesome ECO and Halloween weekend. -
Scott Sanders 10/28/2016 9:21 AMThe Eco challenge was a lot of un and seem to go really quickly. Hopefully we will all try to continue the to do all these things after the ECO challenge. -
Scott Sanders 10/27/2016 10:51 AM14 down and 1 to go -
Scott Sanders 10/26/2016 9:42 AMOnly 2 days left and I think we are really making a difference. -
Scott Sanders 10/25/2016 10:56 AM12 down and 3 to go... Good luck to everyone and hopefully these actions we are all practicing, will become habit. -
Scott Sanders 10/24/2016 9:52 AMWhat a great ECO weekend... And watching the sunrise over a white Mt. Hood that if freshly covered in snow. -
Scott Sanders 10/21/2016 1:29 PMHoping everyone has an awesome ECO weekend -
Scott Sanders 10/20/2016 9:33 AMWe are nearly to the halfway point. Seems like it has been a good 1st week for everyone. -
Scott Sanders 10/19/2016 9:35 AMIt is another great day and I am so happy to see so many people trying to make a difference.