Zach Parr
"Green panthers for a green world"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 214 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO17gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO11minutesspent exercising
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UP TO10minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0neighbormet
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UP TO1.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO0.3poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO2.9pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO5.3pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO1.0servingof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO2.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
Zach's actions
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 3.3lbs (1.6kg) a month by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Community
Meet My Neighbors
I will meet 1 new neighbor(s) each day.
Energy
Learn About Renewable Energy
I will spend 5 minutes learning more about renewable energy alternatives (i.e. solar, wind, biomass) in my region.
Energy
Use an Energy Meter
I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.
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.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 10 minute(s) each day.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Choose Two-Sided Printing
I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided when I have to print documents.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
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.
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 Go PaperlessReducing your paper mail can reduce mental clutter as well as physical waste -- 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?
Zach Parr 4/04/2023 10:16 AMGoing paperless is an easy step to reduce waste. It keeps the clutter of open mail off my counter and helps the trees. -
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Zach Parr 4/04/2023 10:10 AMGreen Panthers looking good -
Zach Parr 4/03/2023 9:35 AMHappy first day team!!!!!