Mike Wilkes
"Reuse, recycle, reclaim"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 353 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO10disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO48gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO4.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO4.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO240minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO13pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO12more servingsof fruits and vegetables
Mike's actions
Nature
Do Nature Activities
I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my family, for 20 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.
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.
Energy
Power Down the Computer
I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 per day that I do this.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
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.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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.
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.
Health
Know My health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% more energy.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.
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.
Health
Take Control
I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Participant Feed
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Mike Wilkes 10/25/2017 7:44 PMI don't think you should be able to buy points. It's good to donate to a cause, but takes the work out of the challenge. -
Mike Wilkes 10/17/2017 6:59 AMReally easy this weekend to get outside, hope with the rain coming I can still make it a priority. -
Mike Wilkes 10/13/2017 10:45 AMNot a bad start so far but Coby and My wife Jennifer are killing it! -
Mike Wilkes 10/10/2017 2:43 PMHelp Save the Earth! If we don't who will?