Martin Zyla
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 10 TOTAL
Martin 's actions
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 15 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 8 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.
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
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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.)
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 30 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 4 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Health
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per 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.
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.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
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.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Nature
Eat Meals Outside
I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 18 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
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
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.
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.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 70 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 5 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
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.
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