Tim Neufeld
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 520 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO17disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO340gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO4.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO170minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO34plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
Tim's actions
Community
Raise Money For a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another local nonprofit.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Simplicity
Meditate
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 10 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Water
Say No to Plastic Straws
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
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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Tim Neufeld 10/17/2018 12:56 PMI don't understand why people laugh when I explain why I don't want a straw. I was in a restaurant yesterday for lunch and the straw came already in my drink, but I was pleased to see it was a paper/light cardboard straw, not plastic. It didn't work worth a damn, collapsing almost immediately and being rendered useless, but it wasn't plastic. -
Tim Neufeld 10/17/2018 12:54 PMWow. It cost Almost $7000 to replace the old furnace/AC, but we fully expect to see the benefits this winter. -
Tim Neufeld 10/17/2018 12:53 PMI'll admit that this has been made easier since our kids are all out of the house, but it's being done.