
Michael DesRochers
"To better the world and myself."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 523 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO520minutesspent exercising
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UP TO280minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO132gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO900minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO300minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO30more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO67pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO8.0milestraveled 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.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
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.
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.
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.
Transportation
Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 20 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
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.
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.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 20 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.
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Michael DesRochers 10/13/2017 9:16 AMIf 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.-
Troy Builta 10/13/2017 9:19 AM
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Michael DesRochers 10/12/2017 8:42 AMWent 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 10/02/2017 11:22 AMI would like to use this tool all year round if available.-
Troy Builta 10/02/2017 1:58 PMI try to use the tip of the week to help others remember what they can do everyday. You're doing a great job Michael!
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