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October 14 - October 28, 2016
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Martin Zyla

Columbia Sportswear Company

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Martin 's actions

Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

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Food

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

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Energy

Disable Screen Savers

I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.

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Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

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Health

Know My Health

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

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Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 15 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

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Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 8 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

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Community

Help Others

I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.

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Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 60 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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Health

Go Get a Check Up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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Simplicity

Buy Only What I Need

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

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Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

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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.)

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Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.

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Water

Fix Leaky Faucets

I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.

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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.

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Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day.

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Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

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Food

Whole Food Diet

I will enjoy 4 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

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Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Energy

Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

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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.

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Transportation

Just Drive Less

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

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Nature

Eat Meals Outside

I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.

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Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 18 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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Waste

Go Paperless

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.

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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.

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Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

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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.

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Simplicity

Track my Purchases

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

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Waste

Use Reusable Containers

I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.

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Food

Try a New Way to Prep

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

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Energy

Replace Manual Thermostats

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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Health

Exercise Daily

I will exercise daily for 70 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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Simplicity

Disconnect from Email

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

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Waste

Needs vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

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Health

Take Control

Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

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Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

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Food

Zero-Waste Cooking

I will cook 5 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

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Food

Visit a Local Farm

I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

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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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