
Brandon Rothrock
"Society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in. Let's make a more sustainable future one challenge at a time. "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 2,575 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO280minutesspent exercising
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UP TO280minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO450minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO300gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO16pounds of CO2have been saved
Brandon's 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.
Waste
Buy Food And Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water during the Challenge.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.
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
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not working or studying.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Waste
Carry my Trash
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
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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Brandon Rothrock 10/25/2017 7:32 PM-
Cynthia Hammock 10/25/2017 7:34 PM
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Brandon Rothrock 10/25/2017 6:59 PMA HUGE shoutout to everyone involved in EcoChallenge! I'm extremely pleased with the turnout of our team and the amount of participation and individual leadership I have seen. Though the challenge is winding down, I challenge all of you to continue your challenges and find new ones! Let's make the world a sustainable place one step at a time. -
Brandon Rothrock 10/24/2017 5:48 AMI'm glad I am finally kicking the habit of leaving my laptop on sleep saver mode at night. Turning it off has really made a difference - up to 15 pounds of CO2 has been saved from entering the atmosphere!-
David Jones 10/25/2017 5:02 PM
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Brandon Rothrock 10/21/2017 10:23 AMThings I'm grateful for today: PENN STATE FOOTBALL!! -
Brandon Rothrock 10/21/2017 10:23 AMIf you're tailgating today in Happy Valley, please use the blue recycling bags for what they are intended for: plastic, glass, and metal only! Happy game day everyone! Let's beat Michigan!!! -
Brandon Rothrock 10/20/2017 6:18 PMThings I'm grateful for today: 1) dark chocolate 2) warm weather 3) Netflix Halloween movies! -
Brandon Rothrock 10/18/2017 6:19 PMThings I'm grateful for today: 1) photography 2) loving and supporting friends 3) my health-
David Jones 10/19/2017 2:33 PM
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Brandon Rothrock 10/18/2017 6:16 PMTonight I sat around with other sustainability-minded people at Local Whiskey downtown for the Council of Sustainable Leader's first Green Drinks event! So thankful for the awesome students that Penn State has and their dedication to sustainability. -
Brandon Rothrock 10/18/2017 5:09 AMHi everyone! Our team has been super successful so far. I have heard that some team members have been forgetting to sign in and mark their actions, even though they completed them for the day. If you go to "Dashboard" then click on the arrows next to the Calendar at the top of the Dashboard, you can go back to days you might've missed and add your actions! :)-
Veronika Vazhnik 10/18/2017 5:58 AM
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Brandon Rothrock 10/17/2017 12:32 PMWent to UHS today for a check-up. I'm thankful to have a clean bill of health!-
Heather Spalding 10/17/2017 12:33 PM
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