Lukasz Wisniewski
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,313 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO135gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO19lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO23locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO420minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO265minutesspent learning
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UP TO395minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO0.0pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO3.3pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO2.0treesplanted
Lukasz's actions
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.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
Do at Home
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Community
Support to Local Animal Shelter
Support local shelter by donating food , needed equipment, ect.
Nature
Learn About the Impact of Old Refrigerants
Do at Home
I will spend 10 minutes researching the impact of old harmful refrigerants on our environment.
Energy
Use an Energy Meter
Do at Home
I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.
Energy
Upgrade My Windows
Do at Home
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Waste
Prevent Recycling Contamination
Do at Home
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 10 minutes researching which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community and recycle only those items.
Waste
Go Paperless
Do at Home
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.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
Do at Home
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Nature
Plant Trees
Do at Home
I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Family Game Hour
Do at Home
I will spend quality time with family and friends by playing low-tech game(s) and/or through the spirit of imagination.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
Do at Home
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
Do at Home
I will replace 19 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
Do at Home
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Health
Healthy Sleep
Do at Home
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.
Waste
Recycle everything I can
Plastic caps collection which will be then donated to Hospice
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
Do at Home
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
Do at Home
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
Do at Home
I will source 1 meal(s) each day from local producers.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Switch to Cold WaterWhat do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
Lukasz Wisniewski 10/28/2020 3:06 PMI will buy binoculars for my children so that they can watch nature (mine is too big for them) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Plant an Herb GardenConsider the ways you can garden: a plot of land? a patio container? hanging basket? windowsill gardens? What would work best for your living situation and lifestyle?
Lukasz Wisniewski 10/28/2020 2:43 PMIn my case, the best way to garden herbs is to grow them in pots on the windowsill. And that's what I do. I always have fresh herbs :) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Support to Local Animal ShelterHow can you help to your local animal shelter? Do you know any of the animal shelter in your nearest area? learn how to support them.
Lukasz Wisniewski 10/28/2020 2:34 PMYou can help with taking dogs for a walk.
Donate household items: old towels, blankets or sheets.
Donate pet foods. -
Lukasz Wisniewski 10/28/2020 2:12 PMLast day of EcoChallenge - it was fun. Thanks :) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Learn About the Impact of Old RefrigerantsWhy are old refrigerant gases so harmful to our environment?
Lukasz Wisniewski 10/27/2020 3:03 PMCFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) were the first refrigerants to gain popularity, and they were present in everything from vehicles to air conditioners and refrigerators. CFCs have a long lifecycle, which allows them to accumulate in the atmosphere; upon interacting with sunlight, the molecules divide and release chlorine into the air. Chlorine in the atmosphere actively destroys oxygen, and that interaction results in the destruction of the ozone layer. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Use an Energy MeterHow can you make your home more energy efficient?
Lukasz Wisniewski 10/27/2020 2:52 PMChange your light bulbs to LEDs.
Wash your clothes in cold water if possible.
Use natural light when possible.
Don't leave your electronics on all day long.
Don't leave bathroom or kitchen ventilation fans running longer than necessary.
Install a programmable thermostat that will automatically adjust the temperature according to your schedule.
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Lukasz Wisniewski 10/27/2020 2:40 PMThe equivalent of one truck of plastic is dumped into our oceans every single minute. By 2030, it will be two truckloads per minute and by 2050, four. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Upgrade My WindowsHow does improving your home's energy efficiency help you better live out your values?
Lukasz Wisniewski 10/27/2020 2:36 PMReplacing my old windows with new, triple-glazed windows, my house is definitely warmer. Thanks to this, I have to cool my flat more often (by opening windows) than to set my radiators to heat. -
Lukasz Wisniewski 10/27/2020 2:19 PMWe use 5 trillion plastic bags a year. That's about 160,000 bags a second. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Recycle everything I canEach small cap from plastic bottle can be helpfull. Do you know any other small thing that can be used in the similar way? How you can help to your community using some small things?