Matthew Opdyke

Point Park University: Environmental Studies

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
333 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

5.5

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

240

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

30

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

660

minutes

spent outdoors

Matthew's actions

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Power Down the Computer

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 per day that I do this.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Use an Energy Meter

I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Do Nature Activities

I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my family, for 30 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Support Pollution Reduction

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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Matthew Opdyke 3/18/2019 12:20 PM

This past weekend was a great time to get outdoors. Found potential nesting sites for the pileated woodpeckers that live in my woods. Spent time moving the chickens into the garden getting ready for spring - they do a great job at digging up the garden and eating grubs.

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Matthew Opdyke 3/12/2019 9:42 AM

I try to spend as much time outdoors so signing up for the nature challenges are easy. The food challenges are harder for me because I eat fish and meat but I did take the challenge for choosing sustainable fish which was interesting.

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Matthew Opdyke 3/07/2019 2:22 PM

I offered my environmental science class extra credit if they can beat me in the challenge. I will not be defeated.

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- Jordyn Hronec 3/07/2019 8:44 PM
  
  ...we'll see
  
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