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October 3 - October 24, 2018
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Mike Simmons

Walter P Moore

"Show how easy it is to be green."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 184 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    12
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    30
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    30
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    1.0
    plastic straw
    not sent to the landfill

Mike's actions

Community

Support A Sharing Economy

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Waste

Launch a Recycling Program

I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 30 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

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

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Participant Feed

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    Mike Simmons 10/24/2018 10:43 AM
    I contacted my apartment about establishing a compost collection station that Recycle Revolution would pick up food scraps from.

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    Mike Simmons 10/24/2018 10:42 AM
    I contacted my apartment management about establishing dry cleaning pick up and delivery for all units by a green cleaning company.

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    Mike Simmons 10/24/2018 10:41 AM
    I would say creek site visits definitely count!

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    Mike Simmons 10/24/2018 10:25 AM
    I left my window open all day yesterday with the HVAC off.