Mike Kennedy
"Treat Mother Earth like I want it to last! "
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO88gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO5.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO405minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO405minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO22plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO6.9poundswaste composted
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UP TO18more servingsof fruits and vegetables
Mike's actions
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 45 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 45 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
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.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
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.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Participant Feed
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Mike Kennedy 10/24/2017 12:02 PMEating local at some Portland based food trucks! -
Mike Kennedy 10/20/2017 5:37 AM -
Mike Kennedy 10/16/2017 10:08 AMI saved energy by watching less NFL football this weekend as the Lions still stink! -
Mike Kennedy 10/12/2017 10:25 AMYo! 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 AMWent for an early morning walk with the little man and my wonderful wife!