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October 3 - October 24, 2018
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Leigh Emerson

EcoINL

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 334 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    390
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    870
    minutes
    spent outdoors

Leigh's actions

Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Healthy Sleep

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 17
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 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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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    Leigh Emerson 10/09/2018 6:53 AM
    This challenge has really made me think harder about the various ways I impact my environment. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Turn it off
    How is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?

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    Leigh Emerson 10/05/2018 1:27 PM
    Most of our electricity is hydroelectric power. The way that the dams are designed in our area though still allows for fish to pass the dams. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature Explore My Area
    How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?

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    Leigh Emerson 10/03/2018 4:03 PM
    Spending time outdoors helps me to appreciate nature more. It helps me to get away from phone and enjoy the world around me. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Healthy Sleep
    Consider how many hours of sleep you get now. How would you like to shift your sleep patterns? What are you finding works for you to be successful in this action?

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    Leigh Emerson 10/03/2018 4:02 PM
    I would like to shift my sleep patterns by getting to bed earlier and waking up earlier. It helps when I prepare my lunches and perform other actions on Sunday before the work week.