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Matthew Hubbard

Infinity, Matt, Puka-HPU

"To do some self reflection on sustainability and how it impacts us and to put those thoughts into actions."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 678 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    76
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    1,600
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    450
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    1,080
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    462
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    1,257
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Matthew's actions

Energy

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 31
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Meditate

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 15 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 39
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 38
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Switch to Cold Water

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

5-Minute Showers

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

COMPLETED 40
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

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

COMPLETED 40
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 38
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 40
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Limit Social Media

I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 30 minute(s)

COMPLETED 36
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Happiness

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

COMPLETED 26
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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Happiness
    How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?

    Matthew Hubbard's avatar
    Matthew Hubbard 10/19/2018 11:05 PM
    Practicing gratitude keeps you humble and grounded. You don't get anywhere without someone else helping you, whether you see it or not. Realize that and pay it forward. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity Meditate
    What would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?

    Matthew Hubbard's avatar
    Matthew Hubbard 10/18/2018 1:44 PM
    Daily relaxation techniques and anxiety reduction; hunting the good stuff.