Lester Spitler
10/17/2018 8:14 AM
Set the defaul settings on all output devices to print double sided.
Lester Spitler
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 470 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO14disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO140milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO140milestraveled by bike
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UP TO14poundswaste composted
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UP TO178pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO10pounds of paperhave been saved
Lester's actions
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 14 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 17.78 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Waste
Choose Two-Sided Printing
I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper each day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients 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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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Choose Two-Sided PrintingChoosing two-sided printing can be an easy adjustment on your computer settings. How can you help others make this same switch? Can it be encouraged company wide?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Compost Food WasteNew to composting? Be sure to check out the action resource links to learn tips and more about it. As you transition from throwing food away to composting, what do you notice about how much you are tossing? Do you know how your compost will be used and the benefits it has on the environment?
Lester Spitler 10/16/2018 7:41 AMThere is a lot less waste when composting. Its also great for gardening. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Choose Clean/Renewable EnergyHow might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the shift to clean energy?
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Lester Spitler 10/08/2018 2:27 PM
This cold, rainy Monday has me dragging. I need to stay focused!-
Melissa Walton Hendricks 10/09/2018 2:42 PMHope the sunbreaks today got you on track :)
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable MugMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reuseable one but it's just hard to make the switch. Think about what stands in your way of making this a habit. By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
Lester Spitler 10/05/2018 9:26 AMit feels great to be able to make a difference by doing something so simple. -
Lester Spitler 10/05/2018 9:26 AMHappy healthy habit forming Friday! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Go by BikeHow do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience differ while walking, riding transit, biking or driving?
Lester Spitler 10/04/2018 8:04 AMBiking gives me a great sense of community. I am more engaged with my surroundings. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Choose Organic IngredientsCan organic farming feed the world? Which side of the argument do you fall on? Why?
Lester Spitler 10/04/2018 7:59 AMI believe it can, but it needs to be done at a localized level to reduce "mass farming" and the need to transport stuff all over the county with 18-wheelers. -
Lester Spitler 10/03/2018 10:38 AMChecked in and completed 5 actions.