It starts with being more involved. If you can make your voice be heard to advocate for sustainable options the idea will be planted and considered by those who had not thought of such options.
Michael Cook
"Participate in the EcoChallenge to better myself, my community, and the planet."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,346 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO5.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO578gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO90minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO990minutesspent exercising
Michael's actions
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 45 minute(s) each day.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
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.
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.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Energy
Upgrade My Windows
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Nature
Forage for My Food
I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
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.
Nature
Support Local Pollinators
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 30 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 5 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
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 Cook 10/24/2018 6:17 AMLast day. Noticed a lot of people crediting referrals with garbage names recently. Seriously, look at the bottom of our team list. It is quite ridiculous.-
Veronika Vazhnik 10/24/2018 8:42 AMWow! You are right - quite bizarre actually, I have not seen this before today.
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Michael Cook 10/23/2018 10:34 AMDon't forget to use a reusable water bottle.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Volunteer in my CommunityWhat is one thing you can do to help your community become more sustainable?
Michael Cook 10/23/2018 8:03 AM
It starts with being more involved. If you can make your voice be heard to advocate for sustainable options the idea will be planted and considered by those who had not thought of such options. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Join my Neighborhood AssociationHow can your community support inclusive decision making?
Michael Cook 10/23/2018 8:02 AMMy community doesn't have a neighborhood association, however it is important to consider how your actions affect your neighbors. Two days ago we met with neighbors about four feral cats on our property to make sure they weren't wandering over from neighbors before finding them homes or taking them to the shelter. -
Michael Cook 10/23/2018 7:53 AMSecond to last day. Don't give up now!
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Michael Cook 10/22/2018 12:26 PMI have completed all of the one time challenges. Some of them were difficult, but I was able to make an effort without spending money, which was great. Saving money without spending any is the best. -
Michael Cook 10/18/2018 10:38 AMChallenge is winding down. Only seven days left. Work on those one time challenges and keep up the work with the daily challenges. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Fix Leaky FaucetsFixing leaky faucets is one of the tasks that we can easily put off until later. Good job on completing this action! How will you use the momentum from completing this action to increase your water efficiency?
Michael Cook 10/18/2018 10:37 AMIts easy to let things sit and drip. Its important to make positive action for change. -
Michael Cook 10/16/2018 7:39 AMBuying new home Thursday and have the ideas in place to improve energy and water efficiency already. Low flow shower head and weatherproofing will be the first improvements I make. -
Michael Cook 10/15/2018 2:04 PMI was thinking how there are only nine days left, but it shouldn't end here. The saying goes that it only takes 15 days to create a habit, and hopefully some of are daily goals are turning into habits for us. Get out there!-
Michael Cook 10/15/2018 2:26 PMOUR daily habits not are. I swear I went to college.
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