Jason Lorcher
10/26/2021 8:44 PM
It reminds me that mindfulness is a key to changing behaviors.
Jason Lorcher
"The more you know, the less you need. "
POINTS TOTAL
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- 347 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO31plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO170minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO10minutesspent learning
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UP TO329minutesspent exercising
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UP TO9.0poundswaste composted
Jason's actions
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Nurture Self-Compassion
Do at Home
I will spend 30 minutes nurturing my Self-Compassion.
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
Clean Net Positive Renewable Energy Production export to Grid
currently, my solar output to the grid is two times my home use.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
Do at Home
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Health
Exercise Daily
Do at Home
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
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.
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.
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.
Water
Eco-Friendly Gardening
Do at Home
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
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 PMThis 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 QUESTIONWaterHow does your view on water consumption change after completing this action?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterWhat are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Jason Lorcher 10/26/2021 8:39 PMWe 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 QUESTIONWasteNew 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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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Healing and RenewalHow can nurturing your Self-Compassion also nurture healthier relationships with others and the environment?
Jason Lorcher 10/26/2021 8:37 PMAll 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 QUESTIONTransportationHow can you ensure that your virtual meetings honor your values and your company's culture?
Jason Lorcher 10/26/2021 8:36 PMI 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.