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October 14 - October 28, 2016
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Paula Macek

Go Green for Dilly

"Extend 3 or more actions from the EcoChallenge beyond the two week commitment"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 381 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    140
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    12
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    40
    gallons of water
    have been saved

Paula's actions

Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Containers

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

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

5-Minute Showers

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

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Just Drive Less

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Practice Gratitude for Earth

I will spend 20 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

COMPLETED 7
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

Waste

Needs vs. Wants

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

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

De-Clutter my Home

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

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore my Area

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY 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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Track my Purchases

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Visit a Local Farm

I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed


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    Paula Macek 10/28/2016 5:54 PM
    The collective impacts were impressive.  Good work everyone !!!

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    Paula Macek 10/25/2016 12:45 PM
    Earlier check in and already completed many daily actions.  In the remaining days I'll try to complete the one-time actions I selected.   Good luck to everyone in reaching their goals !!!

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    Paula Macek 10/19/2016 6:01 PM
    Today a lovely fall day became more incredible because we were able to experience it through the eyes of a (soon to be) 4 year old.

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    Paula Macek 10/18/2016 6:42 PM
    I am grateful that we can now see our granddaughter everyday.

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    Paula Macek 10/15/2016 5:47 PM
    Maybe I'll be able to successfully take a 5 min shower if I don't wash my hair ... does that count ?

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    Paula Macek 10/14/2016 5:54 PM
    It was a good start today ... making plans for nature walk on Sun to explore the local fall foliage. 

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    Paula Macek 10/12/2016 8:05 PM
    I plan to start a journal to write down three things every day that I am grateful for and extend this commitment beyond the two weeks.