Brian Waswala
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 495 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO10disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO265gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO16locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO134milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO60minutesspent exercising
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UP TO10organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO13plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO4.4pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO0.2pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO5.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
Brian's actions
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
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.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
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.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Transportation
Try Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 67 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.0 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
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
100-Mile Diet
I'm up for a serious challenge! I will only eat food that has been raised and cultivated within a hundred-mile radius of where I live.
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.
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
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a 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.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 4 meal(s) per day from local producers.
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.
Waste
Set up Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
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.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
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.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 1 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Transportation
Advocate for Greener Vehicles
I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
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