Adam Beissel
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 583 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO187gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO7.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO14meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO100minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
Adam's actions
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 15 minute(s) each day.
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
Install a Toilet Tank Bank
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water each day by installing a toilet tank bank.
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
Healthy Sleep
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 20 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 7 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
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 QUESTIONFood Choose Organic IngredientsCan organic farming feed the world? Which side of the argument do you fall on? Why?
Adam Beissel 10/22/2018 11:17 AMShort answer is yes...but it is complicated. A better question is to ask is "Would a strict global adherence to organic farming practices be better for the environment?" I think the answer to that is no. We should not fool ourselves into believing that an organic mango grown on the other side of the world and shipped to our grocer's shelves in the Midwest is better for our planet than a conventionally grown tomato from a local farmer. Yes I am comparing very different foods, but changing our diets to eat foods that are in season and local would have greater impact (even more so if grown with organic methods). -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Try a New Way to PrepCanning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. Just make sure to follow the canning and pickling guidelines from the USDA. What are some foods that you would like to preserve and enjoy later in the year?
Adam Beissel 10/19/2018 11:05 AMApples galore! We bought a house this summer with 2 established apple trees that produced an abundance of apples. My wife and I are learning efficient methods to make apple sauce for the coming months.