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October 2 - October 23, 2019
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Mike Yates

WSP USA

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,130 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    42
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables
  • UP TO
    21
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    120
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    510
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    5.0
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    180
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    10
    lightbulbs
    replaced

Mike's actions

Waste

Go Paperless

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Take Control

Both systemic and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Learn More about Food Deserts

I will spend 30 minutes learning about food deserts and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Support Native Communities

I will use the resource links provided and spend 30 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Support Local Pollinators

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 30 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

High Impact Action Track

Research Impact Investing

Simplicity

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and deterimine if it is right for me.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity Go for a Daily Walk
    Fresh air and movement are good for our entire being and can help us think more clearly and creatively. How does taking a walk each day affect yourself and/or your work?

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    Mike Yates 10/23/2019 5:53 AM
    Started by doing the walks after work - found it was sometimes difficult to get motivated after after a trying day. Switched to doing in the am before work. Was not pleased with getting up earlier to start but have found I have more energy at work now. 

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    Mike Yates 10/23/2019 5:45 AM
    Today is the last day. Thanks to all the organizers that kept giving out tips on how to gain points. We will finish in 4th place overall. Not bad. Hat's off to Narada and Julie for leading the way in points. Great job all.

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    Mike Yates 10/22/2019 8:47 AM
    Two more days - Remember that at midnight tomorrow night everything stops. We are still in 4th place.

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    Mike Yates 10/21/2019 7:52 AM
    Three days left - Let's keep pushing to the finish.

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    Mike Yates 10/20/2019 8:03 AM
    Happy Sunday to all. Have finished any one time challenges I could do. They limit you to 10 so one a day has used them up. Let's finish strong.

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    Mike Yates 10/19/2019 2:58 PM
    Last week to get points. We are solidly in 4th place. Let's keep it.

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    Mike Yates 10/18/2019 4:04 AM
    Happy Friday to all. Remember to check in over the weekend .
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Go Paperless
    Reducing your paper mail can be such a freeing action to take -- by reducing what is coming in, you can reduce what is going into the recycling bin too. How does it make you feel? What is the next step you will take to reduce your waste?

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    Mike Yates 10/17/2019 6:16 AM
    I went through and set up all my monthly accounts to paperless billing. The next step for me is to look at waste at work - two sided printing at all times. Only print what I need.

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    Mike Yates 10/17/2019 6:12 AM
    Happy Thursday to all. With the change of weather it reminds me about energy saving ways to set up the Apartment. Different heat temperatures for day/night and when I am there versus away for example.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature Support Local Pollinators
    Why is it important to take care of pollinators?

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    Mike Yates 10/15/2019 10:27 AM
    Pollinators are what keep your plants and bushes thriving. Without them your gardens would not thrive. All the beautiful flowers would not be there to smell and pick to take home.