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October 11 - October 25, 2017
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Robert Mitchell

Penn State EcoChallenge 2017

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Robert 's actions

Food

Watch a Documentary

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

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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.

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Health

Know My health

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

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Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

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Health

Take Control

I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

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Food

Whole Foods Diet

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

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Health

Avoid refined sugar

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

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Community

Join my Neighborhood Association

I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.

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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.

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Community

Raise Money For a Nonprofit

I will raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another local nonprofit.

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Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

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Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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Health

Exercise Daily

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

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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.

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Transportation

Work from Home

I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

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Transportation

Advocate for Greener Vehicles

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

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Health

Healthy Sleep

I will commit to getting 10 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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Food

Locally-Sourced Meals

I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.

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Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

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Food

Zero-Waste Cooking

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

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Food

Plant an Herb Garden

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

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Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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