The same can be true when it comes to dirty energy and other non-sustainable items and our independence on them. Our system (way of life) is deeply rooted with these non-sustainable items, it has become clear that the balance for equality on a sustainable front is more challenging day in and day out.
Randall Rieks
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 884 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO1.0lightbulbreplaced
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UP TO30milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO360minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO90minutesspent learning
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UP TO185minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO540pounds of CO2have been saved
Randall's actions
Transportation
Work From Home
Do at Home
I will work from home 4 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Healthy Sleep
Do at Home
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.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Watch a Documentary about Racial Injustice
Do at Home
I will watch 2 documentary(ies) about systemic racism.
Simplicity
Family Game Hour
Do at Home
I will spend quality time with family and friends by playing low-tech game(s) and/or through the spirit of imagination.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
Do at Home
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
Do at Home
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
Do at Home
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
Energy
Turn It Off
Do at Home
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
Do at Home
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
Do at Home
I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Participant Feed
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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 QUESTIONAction Track: Justice for the Whole Community Watch a Documentary about Racial InjusticeWhat did you learn about racial injustice in the documentary(ies) you watched? How does what you learned connect to your understanding of sustainability?
Randall Rieks 10/27/2021 7:04 AM13th. How the criminal justice and prison systems in our country have created and exacerbated the inequality of racial identities.
The same can be true when it comes to dirty energy and other non-sustainable items and our independence on them. Our system (way of life) is deeply rooted with these non-sustainable items, it has become clear that the balance for equality on a sustainable front is more challenging day in and day out. -
Randall Rieks 10/27/2021 6:56 AMWell HEA'ers, it's the final day of the People's EcoChallenge. Great job over the past 3 weeks of making a difference. BRAVO! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Work From HomeIt takes the average worker in the United States 26 minutes to travel to work. One way to fix long commutes would be to make cities more affordable. An even simpler option: promote the use of telework. How have you used technology to replace in-person meetings or work this year?
Randall Rieks 10/26/2021 1:27 PMBy use of Microsoft teams and other virtual meeting programs, i have been able to attend meetings that otherwise would require either travel to the office or jobsite. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Family Game HourHow does being playful with others enrich your life?
Randall Rieks 10/26/2021 1:26 PMThe sense of friendship, togetherness, laughter allows me to fully appreciate family and friends who are a very dear part of my live. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Choose LED BulbsSwitching out your 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?
Randall Rieks 10/26/2021 1:24 PMAdvocate to my clients who are looking at renovations to seriously look into LED replacement's throughout their facility. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Switch to Cold WaterWhat do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
Randall Rieks 10/26/2021 1:23 PMLook at additional ways to make energy efficient changes in our household; better thermostat, more energy efficient appliances -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Needs Vs. WantsHow is creativity a necessary ingredient for practicing simplicity?
Randall Rieks 10/26/2021 7:12 AMHaving a simplistic approach to life and any problem usually benefits creativity and derives inspiration. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Enjoy the Sunrise/SunsetFather Thomas Berry says, "... our primary purpose is celebration. Celebration of the dawn and the sunset and the different seasons of the year is a religious ritual, a way in which humans can establish their integral relationship with the universe, with the planet Earth." What is your response to Berry's assertion?
Randall Rieks 10/26/2021 7:08 AMEven though we did not see the sun or sunset everyday here in Oregon, I was able to find live webcams of places where you could see both each day. Mentally and physically watching one or both everyday puts you in a better mood. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Adjust the ThermostatYour utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your ZIP code, region, and/or state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?
Randall Rieks 10/26/2021 7:06 AMNot only adjusting my thermostat but using less hot water and making sure lights and electronics that are not in use are either turned off or unplugged. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Turn It OffHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Randall Rieks 10/26/2021 7:04 AMNot only turning off electronics and lights when not in use, I took another step and unplugged seldom used electronics and plugged more widely used electronics into a surge protector with an on/off switch.