Madeline DesRosiers
10/11/2021 7:53 AM
It enriches my life by allowing me to have quality time with those that I love without screens interfering.
Madeline DesRosiers
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 530 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO420minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO10minutesspent learning
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UP TO81pounds of CO2have been saved
Madeline's actions
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.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
Do at Home
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
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.
Energy
Turn It Off
Do at Home
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Power Saving Settings
Do at Home
I will learn about and update the power saving settings on my computer to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emission
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
Do at Home
I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.
Simplicity
Family Game Hour
Do at Home
I will spend quality time with family and friends by playing low-tech game(s) and/or through the spirit of imagination.
Energy
Heat and Cool Naturally
Do at Home
I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.
Health
Happiness
Do at Home
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
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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Madeline DesRosiers 10/15/2021 8:58 AMMy ecochallenge is going well. I didn't realize just how much of my homelife is revolved around a screen. I am now trying to be more conscious about that and replace some of the time with tech-free activities. I normally practice gratitude in the form of verbal communication, so writing it down or sending an email has been hard to remember. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicityHow does being playful with others enrich your life?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Madeline DesRosiers 10/08/2021 8:00 AMI am a firm believer in that your mind controls how you see the world. When one focuses more on negative aspects of life, the more negative the outlook. But when gratitude is practiced, it has the power to make an individual more positive and more motivated. This in return, can make an individual more willing to make a positive difference. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterHow does your view on water consumption change after completing this action?
Madeline DesRosiers 10/08/2021 7:55 AMI was really surprised at how much larger my outdoor and virtual water usage was compared to indoor. When I think of water usage, I think of showers and not letting the faucet run when I'm brushing my teeth. I was shocked that eating meat was the largest portion of my water consumption. Going forward, I will be more mindful about this and think more about virtual water usage.