Chris Schreiner
"To Eco like no human has Eco'd before..."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 6,781 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO6,810minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO28organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO3.3pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO5.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO3,115minutesspent exercising
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UP TO5,230minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO198pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO2,070minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO215minutesspent learning
Chris's actions
Waste
RESEARCH LOCAL WASTE SITES
I will spend 30 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.
Health
Reduce refined sugar
I will keep track and reduce my consumption of refined sugars, including sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home or Dorm Room
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home or dorm room.
Simplicity
Core Values
We may find more meaning and joy in life when our actions are aligned with our personal values. I will determine what my top 3-5 core values are so that I can better align my actions with them.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 15 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.
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.
Health
Take Control
Both systemic and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in recycling dumpsters or my curbside bin.
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Health
Healthy Sleep
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.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
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.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products
I will spend 30 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home or dorm room.
Food
Meet My Local Farmers
I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those around the world who produce my food in order to make better choices when I shop.
Simplicity
Go For A Daily Walk Outside
I will take a walk outside for 15 minutes each day.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
Energy
Learn About Renewable Energy
I will spend 30 minutes learning more about renewable energy alternatives (i.e. solar, wind, biomass) in my region.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each 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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Chris Schreiner 5/27/2022 9:03 AMLast day.... make it a great one!!! -
Chris Schreiner 5/25/2022 10:29 AMOnly two days left to Eco!!! But then still.... keep Ecoing -
Chris Schreiner 4/23/2022 11:55 AMAccepted Students Day... It's a great day to be at Prescott College! -
Chris Schreiner 4/12/2022 12:31 PMOur annual Easter cold front is moving in.... always get snow around Easter. Not great for gardening -
Chris Schreiner 4/05/2022 11:41 AMGrapes are coming back.... strawberries never left -
Chris Schreiner 3/28/2022 12:45 PMOur blackberries, raspberries and blueberries are all starting to bud!!! -
Chris Schreiner 3/22/2022 4:10 PMWelcome back Alix!!!! We surely missed you :)-
Alix Snyder 3/28/2022 2:11 PMIt is my hopes to one day publish my my terrible posts in a newsletter called "Distainable Sustainable".
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Chris Schreiner 3/20/2022 8:31 PMAnd now winter is back in the air lol Got caught in a freak snow storm today -
Chris Schreiner 3/18/2022 12:53 PMSpring is in the air.... our garden is starting to come back to life -
Chris Schreiner 3/17/2022 4:42 PMHappy St. Patrick's Day everyone.... please drink sustainably!!