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Michael DesRochers
"To support my team."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 345 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO0.2pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO15minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO14lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO40minutesspent exercising
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UP TO28gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO60minutesof additional sleep
Michael's actions
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 14 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Energy
Use an Energy Meter
I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
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.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once 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.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 20 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
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.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
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.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Participant Feed
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Michael DesRochers 10/27/2016 3:45 PMI'm late to the party, but I already had a personal list of eco-friendly things to do. I'm glad I came here and got some new ideas.-
Troy Builta 10/28/2016 7:47 AMMe too!
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