Maureen O'Rourke
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 386 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO280minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO8.8pounds of CO2have been saved
Maureen's 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.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
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.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Nature
Do Nature Activities
I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my family, for 20 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Maureen O'Rourke 10/25/2017 7:08 PMBeen opting out of postal mailings for catalogs and junk mail. Also made an appointment for my annual physical. -
Maureen O'Rourke 10/24/2017 7:22 PMI think it's so calming to listen to the crickets and frogs while walking on trails, and I love the scent of pine. -
Maureen O'Rourke 10/23/2017 6:57 PMOrdered a few tops from "Threads For Thought," a "green" clothing company - fabric, dyes, manufacturing, etc. Learning about the clothing industry and will watch a documentary on Netflix called The True Cost. -
Maureen O'Rourke 10/21/2017 2:12 PMLoving the cool fall air and the beautiful leaves!! -
Maureen O'Rourke 10/20/2017 10:58 PMNetflix has a documentary, "Hungry for Change," and it's an eye-opener about the chemicals in processed food, some of which are addictive and others that are so unhealthy. Highly recommend viewing. -
Maureen O'Rourke 10/18/2017 8:23 PMFound alternate walking route this evening. Procrastinated going and it became too dark to walk my regular trails. I simply didn't feel like going, but decided it's worth the challenge!! -
Maureen O'Rourke 10/16/2017 3:32 PMAs a child, my parents taught me how to take "Navy Showers," meaning turn on the shower to get your body wet and turn immediately off. Soap up your body and if necessary shampoo your hair. Then turn the water back on to rinse. After rinsing, turn the water off and apply conditioner. While the conditioner is working its magic, you can shave your legs. Then turn the water back on for final rinse!!-
Jessica Ridgeway 10/16/2017 3:44 PMOur whole family showers like this and for over a year we collected that water to flush with. It was messy, but I am thinking of starting the bucket flushing again anyway.
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Maureen O'Rourke 10/16/2017 3:25 PMOOPS!! Didn't realize I was supposed to log-in every day since October 11th...went on the calendar today, the 16th, and checked off the activities I completed from day 1 through today, but not sure I received full or partial credit for the 11th through the 15th...Sorry if our team lost points because of this!!