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October 3 - October 24, 2018
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Jeremy Stoner

ENGIE Insight Saint Paul

"Saving trees one reusable mug at a time. "

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,090 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    44
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    2.0
    documentaries
    watched
  • UP TO
    1.0
    energy audit
    conducted
  • UP TO
    704
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    7.0
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    44
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    6.0
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    180
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    60
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    44
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    109
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1.0
    waste audit
    conducted

Jeremy's actions

Transportation

Work from Home

I will work from home 3 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Car Share

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Personal Waste Audit

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

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

Water

Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Go Paperless

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

I will watch 2 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

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

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

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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    Jeremy Stoner 10/24/2018 9:26 AM
    Congrats to everyone on a successful Eco Challenge!!!!!

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    Jeremy Stoner 10/23/2018 7:38 AM
    Tomorrow is the last day! Hope to keep up the good habits. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Go Paperless
    Reducing 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?

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    Jeremy Stoner 10/23/2018 7:35 AM
    I will limit purchases that come with additional packaging and use reusable bags for shopping, I can also forego having receipts printed out. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
    How do you think climate change will affect your region’s water supply? Think about the effects of weather, storms, salinity, and sea level rise, among other changes. How can you find out more about climate change’s impact to your region's water?

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    Jeremy Stoner 10/22/2018 10:51 AM
    While climate change will certainly reduce the amount of potable water, each individual's consumption (particularly in the United States) is extremely high. Fresh water is actually a limited resource, and needs to be conserved in as many ways as possible. 

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation Work from Home
    It takes the average worker in the United States 26 minutes to travel to work. One way to fix long commutes would be to make cities more affordable. An even simpler option: promote the use of telework. Are you in an industry that would allow you to work from home? What are some obstacles you might find yourself facing while working from home?

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    Jeremy Stoner 10/18/2018 10:13 AM
    Yes, on an occasional basis. As a different work environment, personal tasks and items may become a distraction. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Online Energy Audit
    What most interested or surprised you about your own energy footprint?

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    Jeremy Stoner 10/18/2018 10:12 AM
    How much electricity is consumed running Air Conditioning. Significant electrical consumption occurred, almost double of a non cooling month. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Personal Waste Audit
    Why is it so difficult to understand the impacts our purchases and waste have on other people, animals, and places? How might your experience with this challenge impact your future consumption and choices?

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    Jeremy Stoner 10/11/2018 9:26 AM
    It's difficult to understand due to the age old adage, " Out of sight, out of mind".  Most people are unaware of the quantity and impact that their waste has on the environment. I'll certainly work to reduce my impact by limiting purchases with packaging and using reusable bags when shopping if possible. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation Car Share
    Take a moment to think of places you frequent often (work, grocery store, natural areas). Could you choose one or two days a week to schedule driving with a friend, neighbor or co-worker to these places?

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    Jeremy Stoner 10/08/2018 6:58 AM
    Yes, carpooling to various places is a great way to reduce emissions. 

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    Jeremy Stoner 10/04/2018 11:35 AM
    Off to a great start. Lets go team!!!!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature Explore My Area
    How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?

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    Jeremy Stoner 10/04/2018 8:16 AM
    It allows you to appreciate where you are in the moment.