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Meg Ryan

Nebraska Medicine & University of Nebraska Medical Center

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 302 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    12
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    336
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    141
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    3.0
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    15
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    13
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables
  • UP TO
    23,000
    more steps
    taken
  • UP TO
    20
    minutes spent
    learning

Meg's actions

At Home

Learn the Truth about Expiration Dates

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 8 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

Switch to Cold Water

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Home

Brush My Teeth Without Water Running

I will save up to 4 gallons (15 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Well-being

Gratitude

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for every day.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

Dishwasher Efficiency

Hand washing dishes can use more energy and hot water than running a full dishwasher. To save water, I will scrape instead of rinsing dishes before loading them into the dishwasher, and only run it when it is full.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

Needs Vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

Shorter Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

Adjust the Thermostat

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Well-being

Creative Expression

I will reflect on how I am feeling and express myself through writing, art, music, physical activity, or another creative way to enhance well-being

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Well-being

Taking Steps to Promote Well-being

I will increase my step count by 2000 each day and will take breaks from sitting by briefly getting up and moving once per hour during the day.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

In Our Communities

Drive Less

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, or walking and biking instead.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

Repair an Item

I will repair an item, such as clothing or an appliance, for myself, a friend, family member, or neighbor.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Work

Work From Home

I will work from home 3 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

At Work

Reduce Animal Products

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

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Well-being

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 13
DAILY ACTIONS

In Our Communities

Volunteer in My Community

I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Well-being

Journaling Prompt a Day

Choose a new reflective prompt each day to explore your thoughts.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Well-being

Digital Detox:

Take a 1-hour break from all screens each day (or set a "no phone after 9 PM" rule).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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