Dane Andersen
4/17/2018 8:33 AM
it saves time, gas, and the environment
Dane Andersen
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 700 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO195gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO3.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO21meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO64milestraveled by bus
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UP TO63milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
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UP TO122pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO44zero-waste mealsconsumed
Dane's actions
Transport
Use Public Transit
#37 Mass Transit
I will use public transit 4 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 3.47 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Materials
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Micro Wind
#76 Micro Wind
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Biomass
#34 Biomass
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Materials
Go Paperless
#70 Recycled Paper
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and subscriptions.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Food
Keep Track of Wasted Food
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during the EcoChallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.
Buildings and Cities
Choose LED Bulbs
#33 LED Lighting (Household)
I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Transport
Try Carpooling
#75 Ridesharing
I will commute by carpool 3 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 3.18 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Food
composting
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
Food
Zero-waste Cooking
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Use Public TransitHow has your access to various kinds of transporation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Learn More about Micro WindMicro turbines can be placed on large structures to take advantage of stronger, steadier breezes. The Eiffel Tower now sports vertical axis turbines that produce electricity for use on site. Where could micro turbines potentially be installed in your city?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Learn More about BiomassHad you ever heard of biomass techonology before this? What did you learn that surprised you? Share this with your friends!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Go PaperlessWhat do you want to prioritize over material 'stuff' in your own life?
Dane Andersen 4/12/2018 9:23 AMFor the most part I don't receive paper mail, and I don't really use paper to send mail or write anything, I use the internet for that -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Install a Low-Flow ShowerheadWhat would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?
Dane Andersen 4/12/2018 9:22 AMI've had one for years but we had to replace it with a new one recently -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Choose LED BulbsChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next?
Dane Andersen 4/12/2018 9:19 AMSwapped out a few light bulbs for LED's, Its helping save energy, and I think they look cooler -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsWhat do you think contributes to people in North America eating more meat than other countries, and what does this say about North American values and ways of living? How do we start shifting a meat-focused food culture?
Dane Andersen 4/12/2018 9:18 AMBeen eating less meat, I miss it, but I feel like I'm helping make a difference
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Try CarpoolingTake a moment to think of places you frequent often (work, grocery store, natural areas). Could you choose one or two days a week to schedule driving with a friend, neighbor or co-worker to these places?
Dane Andersen 4/10/2018 8:43 AMSaves a lot on energy, also having people help pay for gas helps me save money too -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Keep Track of Wasted FoodAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Where would you rather use this money?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Smaller PortionsFun fact: Your brain and stomach register feelings of fullness after about 20 minutes of eating. While dishing food out, we tend to load our plates with more than we need. Using smaller plates helps to mitigate this. Aside from the environmental benefits, what other benefits might come out of this?
Dane Andersen 4/10/2018 8:39 AMHave been consuming smaller meals, not only helps with this challenge, helps with the bill on groceries, and also helps with being in a caloric deficit as well