
DIEP TON
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 975 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO13conversationswith people
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UP TO60disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO480gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO3.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO10lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO13locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO13meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO144milestraveled by bus
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UP TO24milestraveled by foot
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UP TO390minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO360minutesspent exercising
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UP TO1,440minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO360minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO39organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO12outdoor mealsconsumed
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UP TO39peoplehelped
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UP TO84plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO13pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO2.5pounds of paperhave been saved
DIEP's actions
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
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.
Simplicity
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Nature
Join an Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 15 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 3 hour(s) in my community.
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.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 3 person(s) who are in need each day.
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.
Health
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Nature
Do Nature Activities
I will engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 30 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Waste
Become a Master Recyler/Composter
I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
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.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
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 in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 2 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 0.0 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Waste
Buy Food and Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 12 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.0 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
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.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Nature
Keep a Nature Journal
I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
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
Advocate for more Food Options
I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Community
Talk to my Friends
I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 1 friends per day about the issue.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 60 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Waste
Set up Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
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.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
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.
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
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Nature
Eat Meals Outside
I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
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.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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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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DIEP TON 10/21/2016 2:33 PMToday weather is kinda nice, park your car at transit center, take a bus and let's enjoy a bus ride around the city admiring Fall colors guys! -
DIEP TON 10/19/2016 10:28 PMIts fall now so I guess saving water is easier than ever as we dont shower in Fall at all. I kid =))). I did shower daily, but I realise I cut short the time as its kinda cold, so thanks to the weather for helping me saving water. -
DIEP TON 10/19/2016 10:22 PMGuys! The locally Organic Honey Crisp Apple is on Sale at Fred Meyers at $.99. What are you waiting for? Eat locally and save some bucks, I dont know what is cooler than that=)) -
DIEP TON 10/19/2016 10:19 PMI was really shocked at how bottled waters are super cheap here. I wonder how they make profits, then again I realise water is probably free, so probably we are really paying for cost of the plastic bottles, the labour of bottling it, and the transportation (Yikes!). And since we are talking about free water. Do any of you guys know that we have an exposed aquifer on 164th St SW, Lynnwood, where you guys can get water for free? And trust me, it is one of the best tasting water in the world (I didnt really read about this, but my cousin once told me that it is really one of the best in the world). However giving my credibility on this, I totally agree with that claim. Im coming from the Far East, Ive been drinking water from all sources, and almost all of the bottled water available on the market, was just doing for fun of it. To me the water from this aquifer tastes as good or even better than Fiji. If you havent tried yet, go get yourselves a bottle of Fiji (Just one time) and a recycling bottle of that water and test it out. Trust me you wont be disappointed. And the next thing you know, maybe Ill see you queuing up there. Ill be more than delightful, the more the merrier. -
DIEP TON 10/19/2016 9:54 PMI have always been aware of how much water is wasted when turning on while brushing teeth. It is such a waste, and I get so upset and sometimes annoyed when I see people do that. People here are my brothers occasionally, so I always nag at them if they do so. Water is so precious and essential for our life. We don't seem to have much problem with shortage of water for now, but that doesnt mean that we wont be in the future. Just take California for example, it is not far from us and they have been in water crisis for a while. And since we still have it, dont waste it. Peace!