Reuben Hauser
4/25/2018 8:50 AM
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Reuben Hauser
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 211 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO4.9pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO20lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO5.0milestraveled by bike
Reuben's actions
Food
composting
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
Land Use
Advocate for Forest Protection
#38 Forest Protection
I will contact 3 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.
Food
Zero-waste Cooking
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
#35 Bamboo
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Food
Contact your Elected Officials
#23 Farmland Restoration
I will contact 3 elected officials to voice my opinion on the importance of restoring farmland in my region, including both public and private land.
Buildings and Cities
Go by Bike
#59 Bike Infrastructure
I will commute by bike 5 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 4.89 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Buildings and Cities
Choose LED Bulbs
#33 LED Lighting (Household)
I will replace 20 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Buildings and Cities
Plan to Insulate
#31 Insulation
I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.
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 QUESTIONFoodProducing uneaten food squanders many resources—seeds, water, energy, land, fertilizer, hours of labor, financial capital. Which of these motivates you the most to change your behavior regarding food waste?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodFun 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and CitiesChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and CitiesHow does using human-powered transportation make you feel?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and CitiesHow can you make your home more energy efficient?