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Kendall Ford

Macalester College

"By the end of this challenge I want to be more aware of sustainable practices in everyday life and having a conscious and intentional relationship with nature!"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 459 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    318
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    98
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    25
    minutes
    spent outdoors

Kendall's 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 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Express My Support

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Learn About Renewable Energy

I will spend 15 minutes learning more about renewable energy alternatives (i.e. solar, wind, biomass) in my region.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Go For A Daily Walk Outside

I will take a walk outside for 15 minutes each day.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Simplicity

Limit Social Media

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

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Joyful Movement

I will spend 5 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Conduct Virtual Meetings

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

COMPLETED 5
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 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Fix Leaky Faucets

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water a day or 270 (1,020 L) gallons of water a month per faucet.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 8
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?


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    Kendall Ford 4/25/2021 9:47 PM
    Man, I had a lot of trouble staying off social media this challenge. I added it as a goal action but I had a lot of trouble with follow through. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Turn it off
    How is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?

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    Kendall Ford 4/22/2021 8:59 AM
    My energy comes from Xcel energy company. I assume the main manner of energy generation is fossil fuels (obviously a huge source of pollution) but I think they also generate energy from dams and wind. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water Brush My Teeth Without Running Water
    What is the main water source in your region? If you don't know, how could you find out?

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    Kendall Ford 4/22/2021 8:56 AM
    The main water source in my zip code is the Mississippi river. This is such an easy action to save a little water!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Happiness
    How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?

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    Kendall Ford 4/19/2021 1:00 PM
    I have been trying to get in the habit of writing things I am grateful for everyday, and it is so nice to have this little reminder!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Plant an Herb Garden
    Consider the ways you can garden: a plot of land? a patio container? hanging basket? windowsill gardens? What would work best for your living situation and lifestyle?

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    Kendall Ford 4/12/2021 9:14 AM
    I am now growing green onion in my kitchen!