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October 11 - October 25, 2017
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Tracy Mayer

Holmen Clinic

"To better the world one choice at a time"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 389 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    364
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    450
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    75
    zero-waste meals
    consumed

Tracy's actions

Energy

Turn it off

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

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Heat and Cool Naturally

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

COMPLETED 15
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 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

De-Clutter My Home

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

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Smart Seafood Choices

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Zero-Waste Cooking

I will cook 5 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Buy Only What I Need

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

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

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?


  • Tracy Mayer's avatar
    Tracy Mayer 10/25/2017 3:17 PM
    The past fifteen days have flown bye quickly, hopefully the challenges everyone has taken will prove to be fruitful!

  • Tracy Mayer's avatar
    Tracy Mayer 10/24/2017 9:17 AM
    woohoo!! I have a team member all about conservation. Welcome Meghann!!

  • Tracy Mayer's avatar
    Tracy Mayer 10/17/2017 10:58 AM
    It amazes me how much of an impact one person can have when they buckle down to lighten their footprint!

  • Tracy Mayer's avatar
    Tracy Mayer 10/11/2017 7:47 AM
    Kind of lonely being the only one on the team, hopefully some of the people I have emailed will join in the challenge.

    • Amanda Holloway's avatar
      Amanda Holloway 10/11/2017 1:07 PM
      Hi Tracy,
      If you don't get any takers for the challenge, you're welcome to join the "Mayo Clinic" team. :)