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October 14 - October 28, 2016
Aaron Sorenson's avatar

Aaron Sorenson

MHCC Sustainable Saints

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 270 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    0.6
    pounds of paper
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    201
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    20
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    1.4
    pounds
    waste composted
  • UP TO
    6.0
    organic meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    4.0
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    100
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    48
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    120
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    60
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    250
    miles
    traveled by carpool

Aaron's actions

Health

Exercise Daily

I will exercise daily for 20 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Locally-Sourced Meals

I will source 2 meal(s) per day from local producers.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Choose Two-Sided Printing

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided at work.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

More Fruits And Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Take Control

Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Healthy Sleep

I will commit to getting 20 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 4 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Ditch the Lawn

I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save water, money, and time cutting the grass.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Turn it off

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

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Adjust the Thermostat

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Compost Food Waste

I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Avoid Refined Sugar

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Health

Support Pollution Reduction

I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

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 1
DAILY ACTION

Water

5-Minute Showers

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

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Say No to Seafood

I will not eat seafood.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Try Carpooling

I will commute by carpool 50 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 40.29 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Know My Health

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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