Michael Slane
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 486 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO392gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO5.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO840minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO660minutesspent exercising
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UP TO780minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO16neighborsmet
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UP TO13organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO70plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO15pounds of CO2have been saved
Michael's actions
Waste
Buy Food and Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water.
Waste
Set up Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Community
Meet my Neighbors
I will meet 2 new neighbor(s) per day.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 60 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
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.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
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
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Simplicity
Have a Garage Sale
I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.
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.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Participant Feed
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Michael Slane 10/28/2016 2:21 PMGreat job by the east, led by the best motivating captain since Herb Brooks. Challenge helped us think about our choices. -
Michael Slane 10/23/2016 5:48 PMNothing like doing push ups in a busy airport. -
Michael Slane 10/22/2016 9:04 PMI want to thank my good friend Jake from the west for reminding me we received credit for going to a farmers market!