Mike Johnson
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 35 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.1pounds of CO2have been saved
Mike 's actions
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
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.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 1 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 1.1 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 2 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 2.05 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
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.
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.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 120 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
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.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Waste
Become a Master Recyler/Composter
I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.
Energy
Upgrade my Windows
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
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.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 6 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Energy
Use an Energy Meter
I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
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.
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?
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Mike Johnson 10/26/2016 10:15 AMChanging routines can be hard, but really, it only takes a couple of days to readjust. Think about when you enrolled in school...what a commitment! But once you got going, it became routine. Helping the environment is the same way. It just takes a little effort and a lot of hope and belief that things can change...especially if we all participate. -
Mike Johnson 10/19/2016 10:50 AMWe pack our own lunches, we reuse the sandwich and snackbags until they are too gross to use, and we absolutely do not purchase bottled water. The stuff in our sink is great.-
Nancy Johnston 10/24/2016 11:15 PMI'm with you on the bottled water. I only drink it if it's the only alternative for some reason.
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Mike Johnson 10/19/2016 10:47 AMOur whole family (except the dog) is on-board with making sure all lights are off, all stereos and tvs are shut off, and most impressive is how we're all turning off the computer when we're done. Once it became a routine, it became second nature. We're hoping to see a reduction in our power bill as well -
Mike Johnson 9/27/2016 6:38 PMJeanette Gara-Betzold sent me a link to join this challenge. It's part of LCSC's affiliation with the ECOCHALLENGE. I feel that I can contribute more towards the betterment of the environment and make some changes about my behavior that will help the ECOCHALLENGE make a difference in the world in which we participate. Thank you to the organizers, and thank you to the participants for making the efforts to help stabilize the immeasurable effects humans are having on the planet.