Alex Youssefian
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,441 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.2pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO450minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO24milestraveled by bike
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UP TO53pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0lightbulbreplaced
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UP TO15disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO280minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO10poundswaste composted
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UP TO135minutesspent exercising
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UP TO600gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO15meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO450minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO45plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Alex's actions
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
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.
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
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.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 20 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
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.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Energy
Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle
Research or test drive an electric car or bike.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
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.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 15 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
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.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 3 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 4.61 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk 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.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
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
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
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.
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
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Transportation
Use Muscle Power
I will only use muscle-powered transportation.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Health
Join A Quit-Smoking Program
I will join a smoking cessation program and post my daily progress on my EcoChallenge feed.
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.
Nature
Join an Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
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.
Create Your Own Action
Picking up Butts
Cigarette buts are everywhere - and since i'm trying to quit, i've noticed how horrible they are. I'm committing to picking up at least 5 a 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.
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.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Alex Youssefian 10/28/2016 9:25 AM“A nation that destroys its soils destroys itself. Forests are the lungs of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people. ”
-FDR-
Lisaana Otter 10/28/2016 9:28 AMThat's a good and inspiring quote! Thanks, I'll set it aside for later.
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Alex Youssefian 10/28/2016 9:24 AM“Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's needs, but not every man's greed.”
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Alex Youssefian 10/27/2016 3:28 PM1 more day everyone! Keep it going and continue it after the challenge is done! -
Alex Youssefian 10/26/2016 1:02 PMOk, so many of these things are super easy. Turning off lights, your computer, LED bulbs, short showers. I am a BIG fan of this challenge, and encourage us all (who have benefited from it) to commit to getting people who have not participated on board next year. It's so easy, and so important. Can't wait until I have a garden of my own to step up to the next level (thanks for the inspiration, Hannah!). -
Alex Youssefian 10/25/2016 4:21 PMEcochallenge, only a handfull of days to go! -
Alex Youssefian 10/25/2016 4:21 PMHere's to ecochallenge, encouraging better habits and helping us help the world, and each other! -
Alex Youssefian 10/24/2016 10:29 AMHalf way through and they're feeling like normal, every day practices. What a great activity to promote better daily habits! -
Alex Youssefian 10/21/2016 2:05 PMI've had to take the last two days off of biking, and I miss it!! Muscle powered transportation!! -
Alex Youssefian 10/20/2016 8:43 AM- Day 7 and these are beginning to become habits. How/why did I previously take such long showers???
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Alex Youssefian 10/19/2016 12:47 PMFeel like you want to do more or something else? Create your own challenge - i just did, and it's a great way to get creative on ways to help!