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October 3 - October 24, 2018
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Michelle Thomas

UNMC/Nebraska Medicine LiveGreen

"Never stop exploring! "

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 834 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    30
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    945
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    30
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    150
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    80
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    66
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    57
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables
  • UP TO
    1.0
    waste audit
    conducted

Michelle's actions

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 45 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Keep a Nature Journal

I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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    Michelle Thomas 10/25/2018 5:10 AM
    This 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! :)

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    Michelle Thomas 10/23/2018 5:20 AM
    I raked the leaves in my back yard yesterday - it was so great to be outside! :) 

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    Michelle Thomas 10/22/2018 5:08 AM
    Let's have a great, earth-friendly week! :) Happy Monday! 

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    Michelle Thomas 10/15/2018 5:13 AM
    This 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! 

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    Michelle Thomas 10/09/2018 5:12 AM
    This challenge has really been holding me more responsible for my duties to our earth and to myself!