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October 3 - October 24, 2018
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Michael Ryan

ENGIE Insight Saint Paul

"Do Better!"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 628 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    240
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    3.0
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    20
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    540
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    15
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    80
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables

Michael's actions

Waste

Find Local Recycling Depots

I will spend at least 15 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Go Paperless

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Exercise Daily

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

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Adjust the Thermostat

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

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

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

COMPLETED 20
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?


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    Michael Ryan 10/24/2018 9:01 AM
    Final Day of the Challenge!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Find Local Recycling Depots
    Our ability to recycle certain things ebbs and flows based upon many factors. Luckily there are places that accept uncommon things to recycle or dispose of in a less harmful way. What did you find when looking for places to recycle items that can't be recycled in your curbside bin?

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    Michael Ryan 10/22/2018 12:21 PM
    The city of Saint Paul has a citywide waste and recycle days in which you pay a small amount to recycle (e.g. electronics, furniture) and dispose of harmful substances (e.g. old paint, batteries).   

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    Michael Ryan 10/22/2018 12:17 PM
    We are in the home stretch!
     

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    Michael Ryan 10/11/2018 10:43 AM
    My challenge is going well.

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    Michael Ryan 10/05/2018 12:29 PM
    Here is an article on plastic container and thinking about the amount of plastic that leaches into our food.

    https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2018/9/11/17614540/plastic-food-containers-contamination-health-risks


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    Michael Ryan 10/05/2018 12:21 PM
    I am going to catch Jeremy!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Go Paperless
    Reducing 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?

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    Michael Ryan 10/04/2018 11:04 AM
    The next step will be to teach my kids the value of recycling, composting, etc. to minimizing waste.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health More Fruits and Veggies
    What do you think contributes to people in North America eating more meat than any other places, and what does this say about North American values and ways of living? How can we start shifting from a meat-focused food culture to a more plant-based one?

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    Michael Ryan 10/03/2018 1:34 PM
    I think legacy contributes to a meat eating culture.  Economics/cost of plant based protein is a good place to start. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water Conserve Toilet Water
    What would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?

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    Michael Ryan 10/03/2018 1:28 PM
    pulling less ground water for irrigation.
  • 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?

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    Michael Ryan 10/03/2018 1:26 PM
    By participating in group sports outside.