Adam Beissel

LHB

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
583 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

100

minutes

of additional sleep
UP TO

7.0

lightbulbs

replaced
UP TO

187

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

30

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

1.0

energy audit

conducted
UP TO

14

meatless or vegan meals

consumed

Adam's actions

Food

Reduce Animal Products

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

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 7 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Healthy Sleep

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 20 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Install a Toilet Tank Bank

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water each day by installing a toilet tank bank.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Smart Seafood Choices

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 15 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Can organic farming feed the world? Which side of the argument do you fall on? Why?
Adam Beissel 10/22/2018 11:17 AM
Short answer is yes...but it is complicated. A better question is to ask is "Would a strict global adherence to organic farming practices be better for the environment?" I think the answer to that is no. We should not fool ourselves into believing that an organic mango grown on the other side of the world and shipped to our grocer's shelves in the Midwest is better for our planet than a conventionally grown tomato from a local farmer. Yes I am comparing very different foods, but changing our diets to eat foods that are in season and local would have greater impact (even more so if grown with organic methods).

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Canning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. Just make sure to follow the canning and pickling guidelines from the USDA. What are some foods that you would like to preserve and enjoy later in the year?
Adam Beissel 10/19/2018 11:05 AM
Apples galore! We bought a house this summer with 2 established apple trees that produced an abundance of apples. My wife and I are learning efficient methods to make apple sauce for the coming months.

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