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October 14 - October 28, 2016
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Galen Carlson

Otak

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 206 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    10
    minutes
    spent outdoors

Galen's actions

Food

Say No to Seafood

I will not eat seafood.

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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

Nature

Practice Gratitude for Earth

I will spend 10 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.

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Transportation

Choose a Carbon Offset

If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Choose Clean/Renewable Energy

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Go Get a Check Up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 20 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

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Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

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

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Community

Sign a Petition

I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.

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Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

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Transportation

Go by Bike

I will commute by bike 6 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 4.4 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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  • Galen Carlson's avatar
    Galen Carlson 10/05/2016 9:42 AM
    So excited to join the EcoChallenge and re-envision the way I live and work! I encourage everyone to tell their friends and family about the challenge and prompt them to participate alongside you; it's always more fun to do something with others you care about!