S. Mark LaSalle

HP Boise

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
814 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

44

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

1.0

documentary

watched
UP TO

198

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

90

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

44

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

44

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

92

pounds of CO2

have been saved

S. Mark's actions

Health

Take Control

Both system and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Fix Leaky Faucets

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Install Greywater Catchment

I will install a greywater catchment system in my home.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Replace Manual Thermostats

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Skip the Straw

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Adjust the Thermostat

Your utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your zipcode, and in your state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?

S. Mark LaSalle 10/15/2018 10:04 AM

Finally getting cold in Boise. The temp drop is requiring a reminder to put on a sweater and pile some more blankets on the beds.

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S. Mark LaSalle 10/12/2018 8:52 AM

Getting a good rhythm going.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Skip the Straw

How could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?

S. Mark LaSalle 10/01/2018 10:48 AM

I carry shopping bags around in my car. I re-purpose boxes for storage and art projects. We turn old clothing, if not donate-able, into rags or crafts. Super glue, some small screw drivers, and time will fix most things.

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- Karen Aguilar 10/01/2018 10:56 AM
  
  I do most of my shopping at thrift stores. And I oftenly go through what I have and if I haven't used anything in over a year, I try to get rid of it by donation to one of the local thrift stores if still in good shape.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Switch to Cold Water

What do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?

S. Mark LaSalle 10/01/2018 10:43 AM

We are saving money in our budget to buy more energy efficient appliances (Washer and Dryer, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher).

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Replace Manual Thermostats

How do you anticipate replacing your thermostats for programmable ones will positively impact your life?

S. Mark LaSalle 10/01/2018 10:41 AM

We converted to programmable controls for HVAC years ago. Have setbacks available means that our home is not being heated for cooled when we were not home and thus wasting energy. It also is a time saver as we can set it and forget it.

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S. Mark LaSalle 9/20/2018 1:12 PM

Can't wait for October. Here we go!!

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