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October 11 - October 25, 2017
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rachel phillips

OCC Set Up

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 398 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    570
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    5.0
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    6.0
    people
    helped
  • UP TO
    27
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    3.3
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    12
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables

rachel's actions

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Help Others

I will offer to help 2 person(s) who are in need each day.

COMPLETED 3
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

Health

Take Control

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

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

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Involving My Children

I will involve my children in completing the actions I have selected during the challenge.

COMPLETED 3
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 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 4 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

5-Minute Showers

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

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Brush My Teeth Without Running Water

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

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    rachel phillips 10/25/2017 11:56 PM
    This challenge was supper fun I'm glad I joined it's a lot of thing's I'm more aware of that I do like keeping the water on when I brush my teeth and now I  turn it off.... 

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    rachel phillips 10/24/2017 1:19 AM
    What a beautiful day we had yesterday and it looks like the sun might be around a few more days I know I need it.... 

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    rachel phillips 10/22/2017 8:17 PM
    Hello all, just checking in I hope you all have a great week..

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    rachel phillips 10/17/2017 10:43 PM
    how do you wash your hair in 5 mins when you have a lot??

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    rachel phillips 10/16/2017 8:29 PM
    not flushing has been difficult but I know it helps so im going to keep on it....