Andrew Enright
"The bike rides and reused water bottles add up to make a difference. Let's go PAE!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 816 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO390milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO380milestraveled by bus
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UP TO420minutesspent exercising
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UP TO290minutesspent learning
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UP TO450minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO148pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
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UP TO40whole food mealsconsumed
Andrew's actions
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.
Community
Express My Support
I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.
Waste
Recycle Everything I Can
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 10 minutes researching and recycling all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
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 each day that I do this.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Community
Host a House Party
I will host a house party with 10 friends and/or colleagues to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 20 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 3.28 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 4 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
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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Andrew Enright 10/19/2018 11:38 AMChecking in for the home stretch! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Whole Foods DietMichael Pollan states that "it is better to pay the grocer (our edit: or the farmer!) than the doctor." What are your thoughts on this?
Andrew Enright 10/19/2018 11:37 AMTo me that quote seems like a rework of the famous adage "An apple a day keeps the doctor away," and I agree with it completely. Eating a diet richer in whole foods can be more environmentally friendly in addition to improving overall health. Talk about a win-win! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Power Down the ComputerWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
Andrew Enright 10/18/2018 9:30 AMIn the office, I've made it part of my routine to switch off my monitors and power down--not restart-- my desk station as I leave for the day. Such an easy change for significant energy savings! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Switch to Cold WaterWhat do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
Andrew Enright 10/17/2018 8:16 AMSuch an easy switch, and there are plenty of detergents designed for cold water washing. I could use the money to buy LED bulbs, savings on savings! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Go PaperlessReducing your paper mail can be such a freeing action to take -- by reducing what is coming in, you can reduce what is going into the recycling bin too. How does it make you feel? What is the next step you will take to reduce your waste?
Andrew Enright 10/15/2018 8:36 AMIt was so easy to switch to paperless billing, and over time all that unused paper will add up! I've learned to be more aware of my habits/daily activities and see where else I can conserve resources. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Watch a Documentary about Food SovereigntyHow does food sovereignty address the complex agrarian transition to modern food systems?
Andrew Enright 10/12/2018 9:17 AMIt was interesting to learn about the effects of relocation on native american diets. Being forced out of the lands they had farmed for years meant they had to depend on military "commodity rations" of flour and oil. These ingredients are now a staple in the diets of newer generations in the form of a popular dish called fry bread. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Go for a Daily WalkHow do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
Andrew Enright 10/10/2018 12:32 PMSo far this has been my favorite daily challenge. It has forced me to walk to nearby establishments when running errands, or even blocking off time to ensure I get my time outside. I've found this helps relieve stress and anxiety in addition to its environmental benefits. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Use Public TransitThe US spends roughly 20% of its federal budget on defense. In contrast, 2% goes to education, 20% goes to social security and 3% goes to transportation infrastructure. Do these numbers surprise you at all? Why or why not?
Andrew Enright 10/04/2018 1:03 PMSadly, the numbers don't surprise me. The schools and roads could use the money, especially in a traffic-plagued city like Seattle. Looking forward to see how much carbon I can offset by either biking, busing, or walking for a month!