
Jan Wellik
"Give yourself the gift of daily time outside!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 930 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO18disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO248gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO7.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO960minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO6.0outdoor mealsconsumed
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UP TO18plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO4.1poundswaste composted
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UP TO7.7pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.5pounds of paperhave been saved
Jan's actions
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
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.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Nature
Keep a Nature Journal
I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.
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.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each 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.
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 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 2 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill 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.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Nature
Eat Meals Outside
I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
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.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
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.
Waste
Become a Master Recyler/Composter
I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.
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.)
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 30 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Nature
Have Meetings Outside
I will schedule 30 minute(s) of work meetings or phone calls outside each day.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
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
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
Organize a Course
I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses on food sustainability, 'Menu for the Future' or 'Hungry for Change', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
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.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
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Jan Wellik 10/28/2016 8:55 AMFriday mornings are Tinkergarten mornings and I get to play outside at the prairie and make stone soup and explore with preschoolers - love!!! -
Jan Wellik 10/27/2016 1:38 PMI got some organic garlic cloves at the field trip to the community garden yesterday that I am going to plant in my garden at home this weekend! -
Jan Wellik 10/26/2016 9:23 AMWe watched clip of King Corn in class this week - powerful, fun documentary about the corn in everything we eat (processed food)! -
Jan Wellik 10/23/2016 6:50 PMFamily dinner out, and forgot to bring the Tupperware - bummer. But on the plus side, I've remembered my reusable grocery bags all week! -
Jan Wellik 10/19/2016 9:23 AMI took my laptop outside today, to grade papers by the river - such a great idea!