John Calvin
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 660 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO415gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO14meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO420minutesspent exercising
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UP TO420minutesspent outdoors
John's 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.
Waste
Visit a Waste Management Facility
I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Energy
Heat and Cool Naturally
I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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.
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.
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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John Calvin 10/20/2016 11:34 AMTurns out, the hardest part about a number of these actions is just the behavior change itself. After a while though, the behavior change becomes habit and automatic. -
John Calvin 10/20/2016 11:32 AMCome on Team, we can do this.