Nathaniel Hiett
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 722 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO13plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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UP TO170minutesspent learning
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UP TO4.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO375gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO70pounds of CO2have been saved
Nathaniel's actions
High Impact Action Track
Plant Trees
Nature
I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Waste
Recycle Everything I Can
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will research and recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community, making sure to not contaminate recyclables with non-recyclables.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
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
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.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
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.
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 who produce my food in other regions of the world to make better choices when I shop.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
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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Nathaniel Hiett 10/10/2019 12:30 PMI'm happy how far I am up on the leaderboard for our team-
Lora Jones 10/23/2019 4:24 PMExcellent work, Nathaniel...You are a great eco-leader!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Install a Low-Flow ShowerheadHow can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?
Nathaniel Hiett 10/10/2019 12:23 PMMy household would use the showerhead to have less of an impact on the communities water supply -
Nathaniel Hiett 10/10/2019 12:17 PMMy challenges are going good -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater 5-Minute ShowersFive minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?
Nathaniel Hiett 10/10/2019 12:15 PMEveryday I take a shower with a timer and it goes for five minutes and my goal is to be under five minutes -
Nathaniel Hiett 10/09/2019 6:39 PMI find it going well because most of the these things I already do so it is nothing that is to new for me-
Naylan Alcala Magallon 10/10/2019 12:27 PMGOOD FOR YOU👍👍
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Go PaperlessReducing your paper mail can be such a freeing action to take -- by reducing what is coming in, you can reduce what is going into the recycling bin too. How does it make you feel? What is the next step you will take to reduce your waste?
Nathaniel Hiett 10/08/2019 1:18 PMI will chose the subscription and things that I buy that are not a large part of my life to try to cut them out of my life -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Meet My Local FarmersWhen you know who produces your food, you are connecting personally to your complex regional food system. What are the advantages of knowing who produces your food and where it comes from? Do you think this might enable someone to advocate for a better quality of life for those who produce their food, both near and far?
Nathaniel Hiett 10/08/2019 1:00 PMWhen I visit the farmers market I sometimes ask about their products -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Buy From a Farmers MarketWhat is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?
Nathaniel Hiett 10/08/2019 12:59 PMEvery weekend I visit a farmers market and buy some of the weeks meals -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Collect Rain WaterTrace the water that flows down the drain from your house to the largest body of water nearby. What is the route it takes?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Mulch the Base of Trees and PlantsWhere are your nearest natural bodies of water? How might they be affected by runoff?
Nathaniel Hiett 10/08/2019 12:54 PMMy entire front yards garden has mulch towards the base of the plants to help water runoff.-
Lora Jones 10/09/2019 7:59 PMGreat way for your family to save water and keep your plants and trees healthy!
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