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October 11 - October 25, 2017
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CALVIN KARSCH

Interface Engineering

"Together we can build a more sustainable and healthy planet, one action at a time. "

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 839 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1,170
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    330
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    30
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    300
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    15
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

CALVIN's actions

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.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Eat Meatless Meals

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.

COMPLETED 15
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

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Exercise Daily

I will exercise daily for 60 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Disable Screen Savers

I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% more energy.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

5-Minute Showers

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

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Express My Support

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Start Composting

I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Work-Life Balance

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Join An Outdoor Project

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed


  • CALVIN KARSCH's avatar
    CALVIN KARSCH 10/10/2017 12:26 PM
    1 DAY TO GO!  Make sure to select a few action items before the start of the challenge.  You can also select the actions you already do to get 1 point.  Do it once and you are done.  Remember some challenges are one-time and others are daily so try to keep a good balance.    Responses to this post, or posting a new message to the team will also yield some points!   Finally, friends and family are encouraged to participate on the team.  the more the merrier! 

    -Enjoy

  • CALVIN KARSCH's avatar
    CALVIN KARSCH 8/16/2017 4:10 PM
    Welcome to all Interface employees and family members.  Thank you for participating in this years Ecochallenge.  Lets challenge ourselves and others to learn a little, try something new and don't forget to have some fun along the way!