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October 14 - October 28, 2016
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Sean Connolly

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Sean's actions

Health

Know My Health

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

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Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

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Nature

Join an Outdoor Project

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

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Food

Whole Food Diet

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

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Health

Exercise Daily

I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

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Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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Food

Buy from a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

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Waste

Avoid Disposables

I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.

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Simplicity

Buy Only What I Need

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

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Water

5-Minute Showers

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

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Health

Avoid Refined Sugar

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

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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.

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Energy

Turn it off

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

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Simplicity

De-Clutter my Home

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

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Energy

Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

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Nature

Explore my Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

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Food

Smart Seafood Choices

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

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Food

Plant an Herb Garden

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

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Transportation

Work from Home

I will work from home 3 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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Water

Collect Rain Water

I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

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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.

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Waste

Recycle all Recyclable Materials

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

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Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day.

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Community

Join my Neighborhood Association

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

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Nature

Tend a Garden

I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

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Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.

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Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

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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.

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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.

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Health

Healthy Sleep

I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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Water

Ditch the Lawn

I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save water, money, and time cutting the grass.

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Health

Go Get a Check Up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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Transportation

Go by Bike

I will commute by bike 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 8.95 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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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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Waste

Choose Two-Sided Printing

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided at work.

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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.

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Waste

Needs vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

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Waste

Compost Food Waste

I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.

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Community

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community.

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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.

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