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Welcome to 2017 People's Ecochallenge!

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2017 People's Ecochallenge
October 11 - October 25, 2017
Edward Chang's avatar

Edward Chang

AMD Green Team

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 303 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    270
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    2.1
    pounds
    waste composted
  • UP TO
    104
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    7.0
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables
  • UP TO
    37
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    180
    miles
    traveled by carpool

Edward's actions

Health

Exercise Daily

I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Try Carpooling

I will commute by carpool 30 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 6.09 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 7
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

Waste

Launch a Recycling Program

I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 5
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 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

  • Edward Chang's avatar
    Edward Chang 10/25/2017 10:30 AM
    The MHDC Green Team and Site services collaborated together to get rid of the Keurig machines to switch to a more environmentally friendly Mars Alterra system for coffee and tea.  The Alterra packets save 20% packaging over Keurig cups, and are fully recyclable!  Mars Drinks also has a sustainability plan to reduce greenhouse gases, water use and waste.
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