Internet Architect by day, environmentalist by night: Jim Schwartz @ imason.
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2 weeks ago I had a seemingly crazy idea. I challenged my colleagues at imason in a contest to see who could last the longest without taking the elevator. Considering we’re on the 8th floor of our building, I figured there wouldn’t be a myriad of people lined up to enter the contest.
Boy was I wrong.
15 people entered the contest, and in the last 2 weeks, imason employees have walked up and down approximately 47,250 stairs.
imason’s employees are so dedicated that some are even riding their bikes to work and carrying their bikes up 8 floors.
Not only is this challenge good for the environment, but it’s also great for everybody’s health. I’ve long been an advocate for active, healthy living and I believe strongly in treating the earth well. This is one simple thing that we can do to help make a small difference.
One thing I don’t know is how long this contest will last. But I can honestly say that I hope it continues for many months to come.
I’m in it for the long haul.