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October 14 - October 28, 2016
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Nicole Tessin-Mason

Pacific Continental Bank

"Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better. - Albert Einstein "

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 446 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    190
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    240
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    360
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    32
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    7.7
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Nicole's actions

Food

Smart Seafood Choices

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Go Get a Check Up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Avoid Refined Sugar

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Fix Leaky Faucets

I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Turn it off

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

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Disconnect from Email

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

De-Clutter my Home

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Visit a Local Farm

I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 8
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

Health

More Fruits And Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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    Nicole Tessin-Mason 10/21/2016 12:29 PM
    So far the challenge is going great. When its cold out cutting my showers to 5 minutes isn`t the easiest but as long as I set my timer I am usually good. I`m eating better and watched super size me, which makes me never want to eat fast food again. With the challenge I have actually done more around the house with fixing faucets and lights where as before I kept saying ill do it next weekend. This has been a productive challenge so far 

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    Nicole Tessin-Mason 9/21/2016 11:49 AM

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    Nicole Tessin-Mason 9/15/2016 9:07 AM
    I have already started washing my clothes in cold water and instead of using the dryer I am hang drying my clothes. It has helped keep the house cooler in the summer heat by not running the dryer. My shower time is down to about 7 minutes which gives me more time to do things and I am saving water. I am just excited to see how much money will be saved on the water and electricity bill. :)

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    Nicole Tessin-Mason 9/15/2016 9:07 AM
    I have already started washing my clothes in cold water and instead of using the dryer I am hang drying my clothes. It has helped keep the house cooler in the summer heat by not running the dryer. My shower time is down to about 7 minutes which gives me more time to do things and I am saving water. I am just excited to see how much money will be saved on the water and electricity bill. :)

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    Nicole Tessin-Mason 9/08/2016 10:48 AM
    I am starting some of these challenges early andbwill try to continue to do them after the challenge. Cutting shower time in half, turning off water when brushing my teeth and washing clothes with cold water.

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    Nicole Tessin-Mason 8/25/2016 2:27 PM
    I love this challenge, let's rock this PCB