Andrew Mack
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 127 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO90minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO240minutesspent exercising
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UP TO40minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO20minutesbeing mindful
Andrew's actions
Health
Joyful Movement
I will spend 20 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.
Simplicity
Meditate
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 20 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Nature
register as a pollinator friendly garden/property
Through Penn State, helps advocate against imprecise pesticide uses and support pollinators
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 8 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
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
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Health
Practice Loving-Kindness Meditation
I will spend 20 minutes practicing Loving-Kindness Meditation to nurture love and compassion for myself and others.
Health
Healthy Sleep
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 45 minute(s) each day.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Transportation
Switch to more fuel efficient tires
Can improve mpg by a bit with better tires, thereby reducing fuel consumption
Waste
Purchase bamboo handled toothbrushes to replace plastic
Eliminate plastic waste and the pollution caused by making plastics.
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