Tom Dupree

Solutions for Sustainability

"One action at a time!"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
718 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

12

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

775

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

8.0

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

6.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

1,017

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

52

more servings

of fruits and vegetables

Tom's actions

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Core Values

Do at Home

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

Do at Home

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

Do at Home

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Stay on the Ground

Do at Home

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

Do at Home

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

Do at Home

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

Tom Dupree 10/28/2020 5:38 AM

While today is the final day of the Ecochallenge, it's just 1 more day in the overall Ecojourney. I encourage everyone to keep the momentum going forward as we can all make a difference.

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Tom Dupree 10/27/2020 4:53 AM

Guess what ... I think the coffee tastes the same in a reusable mug! Maybe even better!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Use a Reusable Water Bottle

While water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?

Tom Dupree 10/26/2020 8:20 AM

Using a reusable water bottle is an easy change once it becomes part of your routine! It has been a little tougher with COVID as there are less places to fill up my bottle, but I can always start the day with a full bottle (or 2) from home.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Use Reusable Bags

What do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reusable one with you or aren't allowed to use the one you brought? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to create a successful habit of not using plastic bags?

Tom Dupree 10/26/2020 8:18 AM

I leave a cooler in my car so that I can just put the groceries right into the cooler. That helps keep them the correct temperature, and also makes it much easier to unload the car when I get home.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health More Fruits and Veggies

How does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?

Tom Dupree 10/26/2020 8:17 AM

Eating more fruits and vegetables feels great because it is healthier, consumes less resources, and is great on the wallet!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Exercise Daily

How can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?

Tom Dupree 10/26/2020 7:29 AM

With a 5 year old it's very easy to incorporate exercise with family time! Just about any opportunity is the perfect reason to go outside and run, play catch, etc.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Stay on the Ground

What was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?

Tom Dupree 10/26/2020 7:28 AM

The process for staying on the ground was super easy with COVID! In the future we will consider vacations closer to home. Another option is to plan longer trips instead of more frequent shorter trips.

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Tom Dupree 10/26/2020 5:18 AM

This challenge has helped to refocus my energy on things that I already knew I should be doing, as well as helping me to gain knowledge about additional steps I can take.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Use a Reusable Mug

Maybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?

Tom Dupree 10/26/2020 5:15 AM

It feels great to know I'm helping reduce waste by taking the simple step of using a reusable coffee mug. A cup a day really adds up.

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Tom Dupree 10/25/2020 5:13 AM

With rain in the forecast, I think about the way some Scandinavians look at weather. Similar to work, just need to be prepared.

"There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes."

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