Andrea Duckworth
"To improve life on earth, one activity at a time. "
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,637 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO366gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO4.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO14locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO40milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO40milestraveled by bike
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UP TO1,962minutesspent exercising
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UP TO120minutesspent learning
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UP TO1,992minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO170plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO62plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO7.3poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO123pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO3.3pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO49whole food mealsconsumed
Andrea'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.
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.
Food
Whole Food Lifestyle
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
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 each day that I do this.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 4 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 3.3lbs (1.6kg) a month by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside 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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Andrea Duckworth 2/22/2021 7:31 PMIn class we spoke about how much plastic we put out and touched on cleaning products. Here is a really cool website that lists out plastic free laundry detergent tablets that are sold. Check it out!
https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/plastic-free-zero-waste-laundry-detergent/
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Andrea Duckworth 2/16/2021 7:02 PMThis device is one of the newest recommended camping/hiking hacks for obtaining cleaning water. It could save your life if you ever ran out of a clean water source.
https://www.amazon.com/LifeStraw-Personal-Camping-Emergency-Preparedness/dp/B006QF3TW4/ref=asc_df_B006QF3TW4/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=194884170462&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3255600168135061326&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031293&hvtargid=pla-310770782840&psc=1
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Professor Morrell 2/17/2021 4:07 PMGreat find! I carry one in my car along with a hiking survival pack, you can get them as low as $15 on amazon. Great if you are going on those rural trails!
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Andrea Duckworth 1/31/2021 7:57 AMHello, I went to Mission Trails yesterday for my fist time to hike with 2 of my friends. On our way down, we ran into a ranger who was posting missing person flyers for a 21 year old man who had been missing since Friday. They found him floating in the river there on Saturday afternoon. Very sad, prayers for his family.-
Professor Morrell 2/03/2021 11:39 AMI saw the family is raising money to put a bridge over the river where he slipped and hit his head. That river is treacherous, Im glad they are doing that, and glad you still got out to hike! :)
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Andrea Duckworth 1/27/2021 12:39 PMHey! Discovered box water today, check it out. http://www.boxedwaterisbetter.com/