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Daniel Kisielewski

ESR 171 Fall 2021

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 310 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    3.3
    pounds of paper
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    30
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill

Daniel's actions

Energy

Heat and Cool Naturally

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Conduct Virtual Meetings

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY 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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

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    Daniel Kisielewski 10/28/2021 10:37 AM
    And coincidentally the morning of the end of our challenge, I received the filter I bought for the kitchen sink. Finally ridding myself of the scam that is bottled water for the first time in several years.

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    Daniel Kisielewski 10/27/2021 4:52 PM
    I've been drinking tap water for the better part of the last three weeks for the challenge. I think I've consumed less than two bottles of water cumulatively in that span. I cut back on sports drinks significantly too, just as an eco bonus.

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    Daniel Kisielewski 10/26/2021 12:09 PM
    The heat retention in my home that was the bane of my existence during the heat domes this summer continues to serve me well with the Eco Challenge.

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    Daniel Kisielewski 10/25/2021 3:27 PM
    Haven't used in water bottles for nearly a week now, and haven't had to adjust the thermostat yet today. Also haven't driven for the past five days. I had a virtual doctor's appointment Friday.

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    Daniel Kisielewski 10/24/2021 11:07 AM
    Since we began the Eco Challenge, I have been using significantly less water bottles. Usually I go through at least two just in the 75 minutes I spend exercising every day. In the past month, as a household, I believe we've gone through less than one case of water, which is a pretty drastic decrease.

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    Daniel Kisielewski 10/23/2021 1:50 PM
    Been sufficiently warm without using the thermostat for approximately 24 hours now.

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    Daniel Kisielewski 10/22/2021 5:07 PM
    I've been neglecting to check in, but my challenges have still been going well. Had to finally start adjusting the thermostat, but I digress.

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    Daniel Kisielewski 9/29/2021 10:52 AM
    No a/c and the thermostat has been off for almost a whole day in accordance with one of my challenges. As far as driving is concerned, the next time I believe I'll have to travel any length is to the pharmacy on Thursday. I'll be walking and taking the bus instead.

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      April Ann Fong 10/02/2021 4:36 PM
      Oh wow! If it gets cold, it's more important to stay healthy...I keep my thermostat set fairly low. Thanks for starting early, Daniel!

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    Daniel Kisielewski 9/28/2021 3:34 PM
    Pleased to find that I already do many of the things possible, after a brief perusal. I chose my challenges, and I plan on adding more when I better figure how many I can balance simultaneously.