

Jesse Bablitch
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 912 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO102pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO5.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO30minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO420gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO45minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO2.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
Jesse's actions
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.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
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.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will spend at least 25 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
I will spend 20 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
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.
Participant Feed
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Jesse Bablitch 10/24/2018 8:17 PMChallenge has been eye opening and I've learned a lot -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthTo what extent do you believe that environmental factors contribute to your own health or issues with health?
Jesse Bablitch 10/22/2018 9:45 AMI have a lot of the products that contain toxic chemicals. One of the issues I saw that come from it is headaches and I do have a lot of headaches so it's possible it comes from that. I think it probably affects me in ways I may never know -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthWhat environmental factors affect human health in your region, and how do they affect it?
Jesse Bablitch 10/22/2018 9:38 AMParticulate matter in La Crosse is above the state wide average which has been connected to heart attacks and asthma attacks -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyWhat most interested or surprised you about your own energy footprint?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthHow do you practice self care?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodWhat is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! In what other ways can you exercise your civic duty to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions?
Jesse Bablitch 10/17/2018 12:32 PMTurn off lights when not using them, walk instead of drive or don't take unnecessary trips -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyWhat do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNatureHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?
Jesse Bablitch 10/17/2018 12:29 PMSpending time outdoors can make you more aware of your surroundings and you can notice what is going on around you -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterFive minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?
Jesse Bablitch 10/03/2018 3:55 PMBesides taking 5 minute showers I could use less water when washing dishes.