
Bryan Schmidt
"To beat Sarah in this challenge"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 790 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO320minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO166pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO220milestraveled by foot
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UP TO280minutesspent exercising
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UP TO28gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO240minutesof additional sleep
Bryan'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.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 20 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Transportation
Use Muscle Power
I will only use muscle-powered transportation.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Waste
Buy Food and Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
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.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Transportation
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 20 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 15.07 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Create Your Own Action
I have purchased and planted my own herbs
I want to grow my own herbs to reduce my reliance on purchasing things I could grow!
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 20 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Participant Feed
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Bryan Schmidt 10/28/2016 4:43 PMOk, I have an issue with the points. As I was going through my options the past two weeks, I didn't pay attention to daily vs one-time challenges. There were many one time challenges I completed over the course of this challenge but focused more on the daily impact. After two weeks of daily check-ins, my score was a measly 165. Going through one-time challenges today that I have completed the past two weeks, my score went up 4x as my two weeks of daily challenges. That seems off. It was MUCH more difficult challenging myself every day to make the changes than to visit a farmers market to get local produce. I understand both are important, but the challenge (and the purpose behind awarding points in the first place) drives competition as a motivator. The point system, in my mind, is so very flawed and skews results so dramatically that the challenge is...well...challenging.-
Joe Abraham 10/28/2016 10:43 PMgreat feedback Bryan. We intend to assess this to see how we would participate in the future. -
Karl Gieben 10/28/2016 9:15 PM
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Bryan Schmidt 10/28/2016 8:54 AMToday was awesome! Loved the sunrise and walk to work! -
Bryan Schmidt 10/27/2016 8:15 PM*Sorry, passed Sarah Shinn!!! Hahahaha -
Bryan Schmidt 10/27/2016 8:14 PMAnd with this post, I am now tied with Sarah Shinn. -
Bryan Schmidt 10/27/2016 8:13 PMWe should collaborate with Campus Rec to see if we can get walking groups to get out and exercise while completing this challenge (an idea for next year)!-
e. Lassahn 10/31/2016 8:58 AM
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Bryan Schmidt 10/27/2016 8:11 PMI have found that combining this EcoChallenge with Pokemon Go has really kept me on the move! Not only do I get awesome points here, but I am now ready to evolve my Pikachu!!! -
Bryan Schmidt 10/11/2016 11:22 AMDon't let the weather slow you down!-
e. Lassahn 10/12/2016 3:08 PMI can see that it's going to be important to find ways to keep a talent of your caliber on the team. We'll be in touch!
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