Michelle Schaffer
10/21/2019 11:55 AM
Fixing leaky faucets is a double whammy. You not only save tons of unused water and bring down your bill but you get rid of that annoying drip... drip... drip...
Michelle Schaffer
POINTS TOTAL
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- 679 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO38more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO35minutesspent learning
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UP TO540minutesspent exercising
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UP TO2.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO45gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO270minutesof additional sleep
Michelle's actions
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 per faucet every day.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
I will spend 20 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will spend at least 15 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
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.
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.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
Health
Reduce refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Health
Healthy Sleep
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 15 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Participant Feed
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Michelle Schaffer 10/21/2019 12:03 PM"Keep challenging yourself to think better, do better, and be better." - Robin Sharma -
Michelle Schaffer 10/21/2019 12:00 PMEcochallenge is great, it's a spring board to making more eco-friendly decisions. It's a lifestyle changer if you just stick with it even after the challenge is over. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Fix Leaky FaucetsFixing leaky faucets is one of the tasks that we can easily put off until later. Good job on completing this action! How will you use the momentum from completing this action to increase your water efficiency in other ways?
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Michelle Schaffer 10/14/2019 12:50 PMKeep up the great work, CLEAResult Team!! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Find Local Recycling DepotsOur ability to recycle certain things ebbs and flows based upon many factors. Luckily there are places that accept uncommon things to recycle or dispose of in a less harmful way. What did you find when looking for places to recycle items that can't be recycled in your curbside bin?
Michelle Schaffer 10/14/2019 12:40 PMSo it turns out that where I live, there is no recycling program. There was at one point but the cost to maintain the program was too high. You can separate recyclables out but they all end up in the landfill. This warrants more research. Uncommon items can often be upcycled by posting them on freecycle.org, facebook, or craigslist.
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Michelle Schaffer 10/11/2019 7:21 AM"We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children." -Native American Proverb -
Michelle Schaffer 10/08/2019 6:41 AMSome things are tougher like eliminating refined sugars though but overall, my challenge is going well! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my HomeTo what extent do you believe that environmental factors contribute to your own health or issues with health?
Michelle Schaffer 10/08/2019 6:39 AMResidential cleaning products that we use all the time have harmful chemicals in them. There are alternatives that are better, some cheaper like cleaning glass with vinegar and some more expensive options like environmentally friendly and safe cleaners. Most of the common cleaners have chemicals that irritate the skin or even cause cancer or worse. Swapping out one cleaner at a time (to a safe, non-toxic one) once it runs out, makes it more manageable. -
Michelle Schaffer 10/02/2019 7:18 AMI'm excited to be making some major changes during my health challenge! -
Michelle Schaffer 10/02/2019 7:18 AMI'm excited to be making some major changes with my health challenge!