Paula Macek
"Extend 3 or more actions from the EcoChallenge beyond the two week commitment"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 381 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO40gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO140minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO12pounds of CO2have been saved
Paula'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.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
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.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
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.
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.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
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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Paula Macek 10/28/2016 5:54 PMThe collective impacts were impressive. Good work everyone !!! -
Paula Macek 10/25/2016 12:45 PMEarlier 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 !!! -
Paula Macek 10/19/2016 6:01 PMToday 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. -
Paula Macek 10/18/2016 6:42 PM -
Paula Macek 10/15/2016 5:47 PMMaybe I'll be able to successfully take a 5 min shower if I don't wash my hair ... does that count ? -
Paula Macek 10/14/2016 5:54 PMIt was a good start today ... making plans for nature walk on Sun to explore the local fall foliage. -
Paula Macek 10/12/2016 8:05 PMI 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.