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October 14 - October 28, 2016
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Jennifer Freedman

Bamboo Sushi

"WIN!"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 440 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    40
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    72
    gallons of water
    have been saved

Jennifer's actions

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 15 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Work-Life Balance

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY 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

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

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

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

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 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Disable Screen Savers

I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Take Control

Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Health

Go Get a Check Up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

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

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

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    Jennifer Freedman 10/20/2016 6:11 PM
    The hardest part of my challenge is reducing my "screen time"... I have such a hard time disconnecting from my cell phone! Can EcoChallenge go on forever so I can be forced to untrain all my bad habits?!

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    Jennifer Freedman 10/18/2016 1:08 PM
    Team, we've officially challenged the Oregon Zoo! We're in 15th place -- let's keep up the good work. For the Animals!! <3

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    Jennifer Freedman 10/15/2016 9:28 PM
    I took a 10 minute walk in the pouring rain today -- it was great!! 

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    Jennifer Freedman 10/14/2016 12:38 PM
    Gonna rock that Bamboo Sushi reusable bag to all my grocery shopping dates!! (Bamboo Sushi team members -- hit me up if you want a bag, too!)