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October 6 - October 27, 2021
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Jason Lorcher

Green Dinosaur

"The more you know, the less you need. "

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 347 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    329
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    10
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    170
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    31
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    9.0
    pounds
    waste composted

Jason's actions

Water

Calculate My Water Footprint

Do at Home

I will calculate my Water Footprint to learn about my tap water use and "virtual water" use.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Say No to Plastic Straws

Do at Home

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Eco-Friendly Gardening

Do at Home

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Compost Food Waste

Do at Home

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Conduct Virtual Meetings

Do at Home

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

Do at Home

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Clean Net Positive Renewable Energy Production export to Grid

currently, my solar output to the grid is two times my home use.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Calculate the Carbon Footprint of my Household

Do at Home

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Nurture Self-Compassion

Do at Home

I will spend 30 minutes nurturing my Self-Compassion.

COMPLETED 9
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?


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    Jason Lorcher 10/26/2021 8:49 PM
    This eco challenge has strengthen our team's connection as a whole.  I really enjoy reading everyone's comments and learning our people's interests. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water Calculate My Water Footprint
    How does your view on water consumption change after completing this action?

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    Jason Lorcher 10/26/2021 8:44 PM
    It reminds me that mindfulness is a key to changing behaviors. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water Eco-Friendly Gardening
    What are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.

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    Jason Lorcher 10/26/2021 8:42 PM
    drought is the most concern in southern california climate. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Exercise Daily
    How can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?

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    Jason Lorcher 10/26/2021 8:41 PM
    Take a walk with my wife! 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water Say No to Plastic Straws
    What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?

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    Jason Lorcher 10/26/2021 8:39 PM
    We try to avoid using single use items by packing a to-go bag by the door, where we have reusable caps, food containers, straws and clothe napkins. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Compost Food Waste
    New to composting? Be sure to check out the action resource links to learn tips and more about it. As you transition from throwing food away to composting, what do you notice about how much you are tossing? How will you use your compost once it is ready?

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    Jason Lorcher 10/26/2021 8:38 PM
    I love using my compost to feed my garden.  
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Healing and Renewal Nurture Self-Compassion
    How can nurturing your Self-Compassion also nurture healthier relationships with others and the environment?

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    Jason Lorcher 10/26/2021 8:37 PM
    All relationship stems from the master relationship to one self.   Giving myself compassion creates room for me to see the world and others from a place of connectedness, as one. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation Conduct Virtual Meetings
    How can you ensure that your virtual meetings honor your values and your company's culture?

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    Jason Lorcher 10/26/2021 8:36 PM
    I find avoiding overbooking myself a key to stay centered and present when I show up for my meetings.  Centering provided me to stay true and aware to my values.