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October 11 - October 25, 2017
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Chris Batman-Mize

Washington County

"To live long and prosper (without decimating our beautiful Mother Earth 🌏 in the process)."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 715 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    0.0
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    4.0
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    90
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    120
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    840
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen

Chris's actions

Energy

Disable Screen Savers

I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% more energy.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Online Energy Audit

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Fix Leaky Faucets

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

PAID FAMILY LEAVE

I will learn about paid leave and its impact on health and wellness at a personal and societal level and how I can help advocate for paid leave in my company and at the national level.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME 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

Community

Share My Actions

I will make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Take Control

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home

I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Locally-Sourced Meals

I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY 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.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Know My health

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Track my Purchases

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

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    Chris Batman-Mize 10/25/2017 7:52 PM
    Oh, and I had to fix my kitchen sink sprayer because it was leaking (needed a new washer), I love YouTube videos on home repairs.

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    Chris Batman-Mize 10/25/2017 7:49 PM
    So in a timely fashion, our Trauma Informed Care committee is looking at the WA Co. FMLA leave policy and sick leave as a way to implement a more ‘TIC’ approach; so I met another challenge today while reviewing it.

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    Chris Batman-Mize 10/25/2017 7:41 PM
    Well, this year’s challenge has been a fabulous experience. I was so happy to have so many colleagues join in this endeavor! Thank you everyone, fabulous job! The pic is in honor of the upcoming holiday... Happy Halloween  🎃!

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    Chris Batman-Mize 10/24/2017 7:41 PM
    On my walk today I saw this tree.. if you look close it almost looks like the leaves are in fire 🔥... aww nature is amazingly beautiful.

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    Chris Batman-Mize 10/23/2017 6:08 PM
    Today was the perfect fall day & I was able to really enjoy my walk. I even saw a very dapper praying mantis (see pic). Was not successful in eating a locally sourced meal though (sigh), but tomorrow is another day right Scarlett?

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    Chris Batman-Mize 10/22/2017 8:05 PM
    So question: do bassoon lessons count as a purchase? Just wondering if everything spent during the course of a day counts as a purchase...

    • Jennifer Nelson's avatar
      Jennifer Nelson 10/23/2017 8:29 AM
      Maybe it depends on whether you are focusing on buying less stuff or spending less money? Does paying the power bill or paying for a doctor's appointment also count towards your challenge? It's up to you!

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      Max Lopez 10/22/2017 9:57 PM
      I would say yes. 

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    Chris Batman-Mize 10/20/2017 8:35 PM
    What a week... I am so happy that so many of my co-workers are involved in this, WE ROCK! Looking forward to a weekend of mindful activity.

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    Chris Batman-Mize 10/19/2017 7:40 PM
    Went for a walk this evening with my dog & enjoyed looking at all the Halloween decorations in my neighborhood. She is tired, poor tired Isa...

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    Chris Batman-Mize 10/18/2017 8:13 PM
    Went to work today, took my walk this evening & only bought one drink today. 

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    Chris Batman-Mize 10/18/2017 8:11 PM
    Still sick but still not very much screen time...🤢