Doug Schleichert
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 806 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0conversationswith people
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UP TO208gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO8.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO1.0meatless or vegan mealconsumed
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UP TO1.0neighbormet
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UP TO1.0organic mealconsumed
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UP TO5.0peoplehelped
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UP TO1.0plastic bottlenot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0zero-waste mealconsumed
Doug's actions
Water
Ditch the Lawn
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save water, money, and time cutting the grass.
Food
Advocate for more Food Options
I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 5 person(s) who are in need each day.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
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.
Community
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Community
Meet my Neighbors
I will meet 1 new neighbor(s) per day.
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 8 hour(s) in my community.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
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.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
Community
Talk to my Friends
I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 2 friends per day about the issue.
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
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each 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
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
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.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Community
Raise Money for a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another nonprofit.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
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