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October 11 - October 25, 2017
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Michael DesRochers

SUSTAINABLE SAINTS

"To better the world and myself."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 523 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    520
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    280
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    132
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    900
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    300
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    30
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables
  • UP TO
    67
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    8.0
    miles
    traveled by foot

Michael's actions

Transportation

Walk Instead

I will walk 2 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 1.61 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Install a Toilet Tank Bank

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Drive Less

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

I will exercise daily for 20 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

COMPLETED 12
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 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Happiness

I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

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

Health

Healthy Sleep

I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 20 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

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  • Michael DesRochers's avatar
    Michael DesRochers 10/13/2017 9:16 AM
    If you accidentally skip a day, you can go back and update it. On the dashboard, below all your challenges, there is a time line that says "Day X out of 15". You can click on a previous day and update the challenges.

  • Michael DesRochers's avatar
    Michael DesRochers 10/12/2017 8:42 AM
    Went for a very contemplative walk in the rain, finished an Immanuel Kant book, and went to bed early. Well worth it. I shouldn't need an EcoChallenge to continue making these choices in the future.

  • Michael DesRochers's avatar
    Michael DesRochers 10/02/2017 11:22 AM
    I would like to use this tool all year round if available.

    • Troy Builta's avatar
      Troy Builta 10/02/2017 1:58 PM
      I try to use the tip of the week to help others remember what they can do everyday. You're doing a great job Michael!