Skip to main content
Derek Mikkelsen's avatar

Derek Mikkelsen

Green up, not give up

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 256 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    140
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1.0
    lightbulb
    replaced
  • UP TO
    30
    miles
    traveled by bike
  • UP TO
    140
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    22
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    8.0
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables

Derek's actions

Sustainability

Diversify my Friends

I will increase the cultural diversity of my friend group.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Brush My Teeth Without Running Water

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

REDUCE WATER USE IN TOILET

I will install a low flow or dual flush toilet. Action Resource > >

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Go by Bike

I will commute by bike 6 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 4.4 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Advocate for Greener Vehicles

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Exercise Daily

I will exercise daily for 20 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 1 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Switch to Cold Water

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Heat and Cool Naturally

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?