Michelle Thomas
"Never stop exploring! "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 834 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO30gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO945minutesspent exercising
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
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UP TO150minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO80minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO66pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO57more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
Michelle's actions
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 45 minute(s) each day.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Nature
Keep a Nature Journal
I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 10 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
Waste
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
I will spend 30 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Michelle Thomas 10/25/2018 5:10 AMThis was a great challenge, I am so glad I participated! I have been more mindful of my time spent outdoors and have cleaned up my recycling habits. This was a wonderful opportunity! :) -
Michelle Thomas 10/23/2018 5:20 AMI raked the leaves in my back yard yesterday - it was so great to be outside! :) -
Michelle Thomas 10/22/2018 5:08 AMLet's have a great, earth-friendly week! :) Happy Monday! -
Michelle Thomas 10/15/2018 5:13 AMThis week, I am going to focus on recycling whenever possible, and teaching others to do the same. I will also be enjoying the fall weather! It's going to be a great week! -
Michelle Thomas 10/09/2018 5:12 AMThis challenge has really been holding me more responsible for my duties to our earth and to myself!