Robert Lachcik
10/14/2020 5:42 AM
Getting closer to nature while fishing this year has allowed me to better appreciate the trees, plants, little forest animals and, of course, the beauty of fish. :)
Robert Lachcik
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 546 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO280gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO999minutesspent exercising
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UP TO1,059minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO160minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO5.6poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO127pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO33zero-waste mealsconsumed
Robert's actions
Simplicity
Meditate
Do at Home
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 15 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
Do at Home
I will take a 60-minute walk outside each day.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
Do at Home
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
Do at Home
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
Power Down the Computer
Do at Home
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.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
Do at Home
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Explore My AreaHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place -- your deep knowledge of and appreciation for your surroundings?
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Robert Lachcik 10/08/2020 5:57 AMI love the People's EcoChallenge. Especially that I get 5 points for doing this. :) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity MeditateWhat would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?
Robert Lachcik 10/08/2020 5:44 AMI focus my reflection time on clearing my mind. I don't like to focus on a specific thing, I'd rather have them just come and go. Briefly seeing them and then letting them vanish. I've found this is the best way to calm the mind and allow for it to think better even after I'm done meditating. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Go for a Daily WalkHow do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
Robert Lachcik 10/08/2020 5:42 AMYou notice all the little things/decorations on people's houses. You better see the plants and flowers they have growing in their yards. And even if they have a cute dog in their window. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Switch to Cold WaterWhat do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
Robert Lachcik 10/07/2020 8:38 AMI will make a concerted effort to purchase electric devices (bulbs, appliances, etc...) that are more efficient to reduce my overall electricity usage. In many cases, these items are more expensive hence, that's where the extra money can go. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Heat and Cool NaturallyWhat are other ways you could use the power of the sun to reduce your own environmental footprint?
Robert Lachcik 10/06/2020 2:17 PMIn the cooler months, I always open the sliding door shades in our kitchen which gets full sun all morning. It dramatically warms up our kitchen not requiring us to start up our furnace many mornings. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Power Down the ComputerWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
Robert Lachcik 10/06/2020 2:15 PMTurn the temperature down on your hot water heater. And turn the shower head off when soaping up.