Sarah McKenzie
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 635 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO92gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO6.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO0.0minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO40minutesspent exercising
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UP TO120minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO2.0organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO2.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2.2pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO2.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
Sarah's actions
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
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.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 0 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
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.
Nature
Keep a Nature Journal
I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 20 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Community
Share my Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.
Energy
Power Down the Computer
I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 per day that I do this.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 3 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 1.81 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Community
Express my Support
I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
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.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.
Community
Connect with a Nonprofit
I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Water
Ditch the Lawn
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save water, money, and time cutting the grass.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Nature
Have Meetings Outside
I will schedule 10 minute(s) of work meetings or phone calls outside each day.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 20 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Community
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.
Nature
Eat Meals Outside
I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, e.g., solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Water
Brush My Teeth Without Running Water
I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Health
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 20 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 3 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
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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Sarah McKenzie 10/28/2016 3:36 PMDid the challenge as part of a team. But it all seemed a bit superficial to me.-
Karl Gieben 10/28/2016 9:27 PM
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