
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
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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.