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October 14 - October 28, 2016
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Gail Ripp

Interface Engineering

Points Total

  • 0 Today
  • 0 This Week
  • 241 Total

Participant Impact

  • up to
    15
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • up to
    12
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • up to
    56
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • up to
    90
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • up to
    50
    minutes
    spent outdoors

Gail's Actions

Simplicity

De-Clutter my Home

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

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Work-Life Balance

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 15 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Simplicity

Disconnect from Email

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Health

Exercise Daily

I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Go Get a Check Up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

Completed
One-Time Action

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

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    Gail Ripp 10/28/2016 8:55 AM
    This has been a fun challenge. It is amazing how many little things you can do each day to make a BIG difference. Thank you

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    Gail Ripp 10/19/2016 9:37 AM
    I work for an electric cooperative. Saving energy and the planet has been on our plate for many years. Each day we can make a difference where we live and for the planet. I love this challenge and am very happy to join in and do what I can.