
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 TO140minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO12pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO40gallons of waterhave been saved
Paula's actions
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
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.
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.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
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.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Participant Feed
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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.