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April 3 - April 24, 2019
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Timothy Bozek

NYPA

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 430 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    6.0
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    26
    miles
    traveled by carpool
  • UP TO
    54
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    14
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    26
    miles
    not traveled by car

Timothy's actions

Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity Generation

Learn More About Geothermal Energy

#18 Geothermal

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transport

Try Carpooling

#75 Ridesharing

I will commute by carpool 26 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 13.72 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Materials

Fix Leaky Faucets

#46 Water Saving - Home

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings and Cities

Plan to Insulate

#31 Insulation

I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings and Cities

Choose LED Bulbs

#33 LED Lighting (Household)

I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings and Cities

Upgrade My Windows

#31 Insulation

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Explore Other Food Solutions

All Food Solutions

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Composting

#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste

I will start a compost bin where I live.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Use

Learn about Temperate Forests

#12 Temperate Forests

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Social Justice

Express My Support

#54 Walkable Cities

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact neighborhood walkability and express my support for better walking infrastructure.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

#46 Water Saving - Home

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Launch a Recycling Program

#56 Industrial Recycling

I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transport

Advocate For Greener Vehicles

#26 Electric Vehicles

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transport

Conduct Virtual Meetings

#63 Telepresence

I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Research Cement Alternatives

#36 Alternative Cement

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Materials
    What are other easy and low-cost ways to reduce your water usage at home?

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    Timothy Bozek 4/22/2019 10:36 AM
    My basement faucet i rarely use leaks when in use it makes a mess and wastes water everytime. Quick tune of a screw to fix it right up!!!!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transport
    How can you ensure that your virtual meetings honor your values and your company's culture?

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    Timothy Bozek 4/22/2019 10:25 AM
    i have rejected traveling (driving) on numerous occasions to meetings and have simply video conference in. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    How does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?

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    Timothy Bozek 4/22/2019 9:53 AM
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Buildings and Cities
    How does improving your home's energy efficiency help you better live out your values?

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    Timothy Bozek 4/22/2019 9:52 AM
    This weekend i pealed off a bunch of the old weather striping off of my front door and replaced it with newer stuff. I took me a few attempts to get it right. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Social Justice
    How could better walking infrastructure make your city both more enjoyable and more equitable?

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    Timothy Bozek 4/18/2019 5:07 AM
    Posted on my representatives Facebook page about the positives of bike trails and how they link  communities locally without the need for cars!  
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Buildings and Cities
    Changing lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?

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    Timothy Bozek 4/18/2019 5:03 AM
    Had a few incandescent bulbs left and finally one failed so i change them all to LED!!! 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    Producing food that goes uneaten squanders many resources—seeds, water, energy, land, fertilizer, hours of labor, financial capital. Which of these kinds of waste most motivates you to change your behavior regarding food waste? Why?

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    Timothy Bozek 4/18/2019 5:01 AM
    Dumped all of my veggie scraps in my composer.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transport
    List some of the places you frequent often (work, grocery store, natural areas). Could you choose one or two days a week to schedule driving with a friend, neighbor or co-worker to these places?

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    Timothy Bozek 4/18/2019 5:00 AM
    I've commuted a few days to work with a friend and plan to continue carpooling as my schedule allows.