Christopher Wright
10/23/2018 10:06 AM
I expect the comfort of my home to improve, but also to have a decrease in cost.
Christopher Wright
"Improve myself, improve the environment, and encourage others to do the same."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 681 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO360gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO570minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO450minutesspent exercising
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UP TO450minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO8.0pounds of paperhave been saved
Christopher's actions
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
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.
Health
Healthy Sleep
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
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.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 45-minute walk outside each day.
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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Christopher Wright 10/26/2018 3:08 AMThis was a good exercise keeping me focused on specific goals to help our environment. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Replace Manual ThermostatsHow do you anticipate replacing your thermostats for programmable ones will positively impact your life?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Go for a Daily WalkHow do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Christopher Wright 10/11/2018 2:12 PMIt is easy to appreciate and respect things and people you are grateful for; and its easy to be grateful for things when you stop and ponder over what you have. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater 5-Minute ShowersFive minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?
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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?
Christopher Wright 10/10/2018 9:14 AMIt's as simple as a conversation with an offer to show how to make the settings on their computer/printer. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Insulate Water Pipes and Water HeaterHow 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?
Christopher Wright 10/10/2018 9:06 AMAs a primary agricultural state, Idaho's water supply is a highly discussed and sometimes contested subject. If climate change decreases the water supply significantly, then water for growing food, for creating power, and for household use will be significantly constrained; impacting the states economy and the nations supply of certain food commodities. If climate change increases the water supply then it is possible to increase vegetation and thus, increase the risk for wildfire fuel. Either way, water management is a big issue and everyone should be aware and involved. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Healthy SleepConsider how many hours of sleep you get now. How would you like to shift your sleep patterns? What are you finding works for you to be successful in this action?
Christopher Wright 10/04/2018 10:01 AMI like getting to bed earlier. I feel better and have more energy. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Online Energy AuditWhat most interested or surprised you about your own energy footprint?