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October 11 - October 25, 2017
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Mike Kennedy

EastCoast

"Treat Mother Earth like I want it to last! "

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 331 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    88
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    5.0
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    405
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    405
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    22
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    6.9
    pounds
    waste composted
  • UP TO
    18
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables

Mike's actions

Food

Visit a Local Farm

I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Healthy Sleep

I will commit to getting 45 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 45 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Tend a Garden

I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Start Composting

I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Limit Social Media

I will limit my social media use to once per day.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Cook New Recipes

I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Compost Food Waste

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day by composting my food or learning how to.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 11
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 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Create Your Own Action

Minimize

My wife and I are going to minimize our lives by getting rid of something new every day; we'll give away 12 items each; starting today...13 tomorrow...14 the next day...and so on for every day of the month.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

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    Mike Kennedy 10/24/2017 12:02 PM
    Eating local at some Portland based food trucks! 

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    Mike Kennedy 10/20/2017 5:37 AM
    Getting in some last minute Chicken hikes before the weather gets cold!


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    Mike Kennedy 10/16/2017 10:08 AM
    I saved energy by watching less NFL football this weekend as the Lions still stink!

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    Mike Kennedy 10/12/2017 10:25 AM
    Yo!  my wife and I are trying to reduce the amount of 'stuff' in our lives.  We're donating items each day; the number of things equals the day of the month: example; today we're donating 12 things, tomorrow 13, the next day 14...and so on through the end of the month.   Reducing the clutter


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    Mike Kennedy 10/12/2017 10:21 AM
    Went for an early morning walk with the little man and my wonderful wife!