
Matt Norman
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 356 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO275minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO16pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO2.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO660minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO6.2poundswaste composted
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UP TO12organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO495minutesspent exercising
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UP TO356gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO12meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO330minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO126plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Matt's actions
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 5 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
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.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Community
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 45 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 10 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per 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.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Community
Express my Support
I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
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.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Participant Feed
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Matt Norman 10/20/2016 6:46 AMDefinitely the most impactful part of the challenge this year for me is the addition of the "simplicity" goals - disconnecting, enjoying nature and being grateful have been a huge success!