

Matt Demko
"To re-use as many things as possible before re-cycling or throwing away. "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 785 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO49disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO540gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO25locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO15meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO510minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO18organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO20plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO105pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO22whole food mealsconsumed
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UP TO27zero-waste mealsconsumed
Matt's actions
Simplicity
Core Values
We may find more meaning and joy in life when our actions are aligned with our personal values. I will determine what my top 3-5 core values are so that I can better align my actions with them.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 30 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Health
Know My health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water a day or 270 (1,020 L) gallons of water a month per faucet.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Transportation
Car Maintenance
I will make sure all tires are inflated properly, air filter is clean, and check my spark plugs. This ensures best gas milage.
Transportation
Stay on the Ground
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Food
Water Reduction
I will use soaker hoses for gardening. This reduces water usage and reduces plant diseases.
Food
Flower Garden
I will start several flower gardens. This helps pollenate crops and helps the bee population.
Food
Gardening
I will start my own garden. I can control what goes into what I grow. This is good for exercise, piece of mind, and being able to eat varieties not found in a grocery store.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 2 meal(s) each day from local producers.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Food
Whole Food Lifestyle
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Waste
Re-Use Containers
Re-use plastic milk jougs for other uses such as starting seends for the garden and watering cans.
Waste
Reduce Single-Use Disposables
Cheap, single-use items and disposable packaging end up blowing around as litter more often in poor and POC-majority neighborhoods. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.
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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Matt Demko 4/21/2021 1:01 PMI did miss some check-in days but you can see the impact of everyone that particiated. A lot of resources have been saved over the past few weeks. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable MugMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
Matt Demko 4/21/2021 12:56 PMI don't think this is hard at all. The problem is not having one when you need it. So I have three. One at home, one in the car, and one at my desk. I akso have a couple reusable water bottles. -
Matt Demko 4/20/2021 5:47 PMI washed my car for the first time in 8 months this past weekend. I did it myself, not an automated carwash. I control how much water is used and I use environmental friendly soap. After a light wax, this will hold until the end of the summer. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Practice Gratitude for EarthKathleen Dean Moore says that a sense of gratitude leads to a sense of moral obligation. Do you agree? How can we cultivate a sense of gratitude as individuals, and as a society?
Matt Demko 4/20/2021 5:38 PMFirst is to except that there are dumbasses and liars. Then it gets easier. Help those that help you and help those that do not help you. -
Matt Demko 4/20/2021 5:34 PMI checked my garden today and the lettuce and some flowers have sprouted already. -
Matt Demko 4/20/2021 5:33 PMWent mountain biking with some co-workers this evening. Fresh air, exercise, saw 2 rabbits, and the only impact on the environment was the 5 mile drive to the trails. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsWhy do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our planet and other people?
Matt Demko 4/20/2021 5:18 PMIt is a large expense to feed and care for an animal. Eating more meat keeps the cycle going of needing to grow feed for the animal whoich take resources from other foods to grow. Meat from animals is most likely from another town, state or maybe enven country. This adds to the demand on transportation and all of its environmental costs. Depending on your doctor or beliefs, eating meat may be bad for your health. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Core ValuesWhat are your top 3-5 core values? How did you narrow it down to those as being your core values?
Matt Demko 4/19/2021 6:30 PMHave fun. Do not be a burden. You are the only one responsible for getting you thru life. Be authentic. I was raised by two role models. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Stay on the GroundWhat was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?
Matt Demko 4/19/2021 6:25 PMIt is a matter of time any money. I could have taken a plane but the time spent getting to the airport early and landing an hour away from my desination would be 3.5 hours, and hour of flight time, plus the cost of the flight, parking and possibly a rental car. Driving costs one tank of gas, no tolls, and only 5.5 hours of driving time. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Go get a check upHow do you practice self care?