Andrew Lingbloom
4/18/2019 5:46 PM
Replace bulbs with LED's. Install EV car charger. Get quote for tankless water heater.
Andrew Lingbloom
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 487 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO6.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO25minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
Andrew's actions
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 3 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Buildings and Cities
Replace Manual Thermostats
#57 Smart Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.
Buildings and Cities
Online Energy Audit
Multiple Solutions
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Buildings and Cities
Research Heat Pumps
#42 Heat Pumps
I will spend at least 20 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.
Materials
Recycle Everything I Can
#55 Household Recycling
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Electricity Generation
Watch a Video about Methane Digesters
#30 Methane Digesters (large), #64 Methane Digesters (small)
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
Land Use
Plant Trees
#15 Afforestation
I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
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 QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Online Energy AuditWhat are your next steps for saving energy?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Recycle Everything I CanHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle? How does considering implementing these "R's" make you feel?
Andrew Lingbloom 4/18/2019 5:46 PMRecycling is a habit. Reducing and reusing requires more conscious effort. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Replace Manual ThermostatsHow do you anticipate replacing your thermostats for smart ones will positively impact your life?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsIn your opinion, what contributes to people in North America eating more meat than any other countries? What does this say about North American values and ways of living?
Andrew Lingbloom 4/18/2019 5:44 PMTradition is the primary reason for so much meat consumption, but in addition many people are time-poor and meat is a calorie-dense food that can be quickly and easily consumed. Our farm subsidies also favor meat (indirectly; corn!) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Plant TreesHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Andrew Lingbloom 4/18/2019 5:43 PM
Looking at nature is psychologically restorative, and good for the local microclimate for cooling purposes. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Research Heat PumpsWhy is taking action on climate change important to you? Why do you care?
Andrew Lingbloom 4/18/2019 5:41 PMI feel disappointed by the lack of action taken in the past several decades since we have known climate change was coming. -
Andrew Lingbloom 3/27/2019 7:35 AMIt looks like current persistent actions (e.g. walking to work, eating vegan) are only counted for 1 point, is that right?