Hailey Alfonso
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 751 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO208gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO250minutesspent exercising
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UP TO290minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO15minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO120plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO64plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
Hailey's actions
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Health
Reduce refined sugar
I will keep track and reduce my consumption of refined sugars, including sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
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.
Nature
Keep a Nature Journal
I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 15 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.
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.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 10 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Water
Say No to Plastic Straws
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 6 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
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?
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Hailey Alfonso 11/04/2021 4:06 PMIts going really good, I can see a difference in some of the stuff that I have been doing -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Turn it offHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Hailey Alfonso 11/04/2021 3:17 PMit states "The state relies heavily on imports of petroleum and coal for power: which can cause global warming -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Brush My Teeth Without Running WaterWhat is the main water source in your region? If you don't know, how could you find out?
Hailey Alfonso 11/03/2021 4:57 PMin Oahu Hawaii the water source is from an aquifer and if you don't know much about where it come from or what it is the best way to find out or know more is by having google to find resources -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Use Reusable BottlesWhat are some of the needs that water meets or benefits that water provides for you?
Hailey Alfonso 11/03/2021 4:55 PMIt benefits so much like staying healthy and hydrated. it helps meets my needs like showering, brushing my teeth and much more -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Hailey Alfonso 11/03/2021 4:53 PMI think that its the best way to be thankful for the things you have and for life. it helps keep me centered by kindness and to be motivated by staying positive and always trying to laugh
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Katy Morin 11/26/2021 4:30 PMGoing off of what you said: keeping a healthy mindset and caring for your mental health can also help with activism and furthering the sustainability movement. Only good things can come from kindness!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Reduce refined sugarBefore you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?
Hailey Alfonso 11/03/2021 4:51 PMYes, sugar is a weak spot for me and it still is. Honestly I have tried to cut out sugars and one of the best things I have been able to do is not drink soda. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Say No to Plastic StrawsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Hailey Alfonso 11/03/2021 4:46 PMinstead of using plastic bags I have been using reusable bags that I continue to take with me each time I go shopping -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Go for a Daily WalkHow do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
Hailey Alfonso 10/28/2021 3:06 PMI think that you are able to see more that is around you. You are more aware of the things that is near you instead of missing them when you drive. This is because when you drive you have to pay attention to others. When you walk you it can be alot more peaceful.