Megan Holmes (104)
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 501 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO19milestraveled by foot
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UP TO19milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO171pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO4.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO1,110minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO380gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO16more servingsof fruits and vegetables
Megan's 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.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Waste
RESEARCH LOCAL WASTE SITES
I will spend 54 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Community
SIGN UP TO VOTE
I will make sure I’m registered to vote. While I’m at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 120 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home or Dorm Room
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home or dorm room.
Energy
Heat and Cool Naturally
I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.
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 each day that I do this.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 3 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Choose LED BulbsSwitching out your lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! In what other ways can you exercise your civic duty to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Go get a check upHow do you practice self care?
Megan Holmes (104) 4/17/2024 9:58 AMBy taking time out of my day to do things I enjoy doing, which most of the time means doing nothing. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity De-Clutter My Home or Dorm RoomHow can you prevent yourself from accumulating more unnecessary things in the future?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Megan Holmes (104) 4/15/2024 9:19 AMIt allows you to see what matters to you in your life. Therefore, motivating you to perform better at what matters to you.-
Angelo Zazzarino 4/15/2024 9:08 PMI agree in one of my challenges I had to watch the sunset/ sunrise for a certain amount of time and this really opened my eyes to gratitude. I really like the way you understand that we have to step back from our busy lives and set aside time for what matters and the rock we live on.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Less Screen TimeWhat did you notice in implementing this challenge? Was it hard to choose other activities over screen time? How did you decide to spend your time?
Megan Holmes (104) 4/15/2024 9:17 AMAt first, it was hard to find activities to do instead of watching TV or scrolling through TikTok. Now, I go on walks with my friends or read books. -
Megan Holmes (104) 4/02/2024 12:15 PMWriting three things that make me happy made me come to the realization of how much in my life truly makes me happy.