Skip to main content
October 14 - October 28, 2016
Matthew Dannemiller's avatar

Matthew Dannemiller

Oregon Zoo Community

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 270 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    420
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    12
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    8.0
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    22
    miles
    traveled by foot
  • UP TO
    300
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    44
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill

Matthew's actions

Health

More Fruits And Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 0 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Containers

I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

5-Minute Showers

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

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Walk Instead

I will walk 2 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 0.0 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 11
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 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Conduct Virtual Meetings

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Health

Go Get a Check Up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Use Reusable Bottles

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

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

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

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 8 hour(s) in my community.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?


  • Matthew Dannemiller's avatar
    Matthew Dannemiller 10/28/2016 7:48 AM
    I will choose to eat healthier 

  • Matthew Dannemiller's avatar
    Matthew Dannemiller 10/26/2016 9:22 AM
    my challenge is going well, and helping my family be more aware too

  • Matthew Dannemiller's avatar
    Matthew Dannemiller 10/19/2016 10:39 AM
    decorated by water bottles with stickers so I can locate them fast and know they are mine, when working outdoors

  • Matthew Dannemiller's avatar
    Matthew Dannemiller 10/18/2016 10:24 AM
    Told my mom that the Pep Band at school should bring their own water bottles, because so many were wasted at the last football game.  

  • Matthew Dannemiller's avatar
    Matthew Dannemiller 10/17/2016 10:21 AM
    reusing containers for lunch, better then throwing away a baggie that is only used for a couple of hours until lunch time.

  • Matthew Dannemiller's avatar
    Matthew Dannemiller 10/15/2016 11:08 AM
    raking leaves up this morning so they don't clog the gutters or drain down the street - prevent flooding and erosion

  • Matthew Dannemiller's avatar
    Matthew Dannemiller 10/14/2016 6:31 AM
    I volunteer with the Oregon Zoo Teens, learning along the way and sharing with the public on how they can make a difference in animal conservation and education.  Its fun!

  • Matthew Dannemiller's avatar
    Matthew Dannemiller 10/13/2016 9:13 PM
    taking shorter showers and purchase 2 new litre hydroflasks for water use