Angel Jardine-Mayotte
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 766 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO40locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO1,760minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO3,647minutesspent exercising
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
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UP TO36neighborsmet
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UP TO111plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO141plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2,906pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO44more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO40whole food mealsconsumed
Angel's actions
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Transportation
Stay on the Ground
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Action Track: Building Resilience
Meet My Neighbors
I will meet 1 new neighbor(s) each day.
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
Use Reusable Bags
If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Waste
RESEARCH LOCAL WASTE SITES
I will spend 30 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.
Health
Joyful Movement
I will spend 20 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.
Health
Healthy Sleep
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 20 minute(s) each day.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
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 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
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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Angel Jardine-Mayotte 11/18/2021 3:17 PMMy ecochallenge is going good. I am doing new sustainable activities like reusing straws and bags. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Whole Food LifestyleMichael Pollan states that “it is better to pay the grocer (our edit: or the farmer!) than the doctor.” What are your thoughts on this assertion?
Angel Jardine-Mayotte 10/21/2021 3:19 PMI think that's true. It better to have organic and healthier whole foods than processed ones in this case so that we can be the most healthiest. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Building Resilience Meet My NeighborsIn what ways can you create more real and meaningful interactions with friends — or strangers — each week?
Angel Jardine-Mayotte 10/21/2021 3:18 PMI can say hi, and ask them how there day is going. I normally meet knew people in the elevator at my apartment complex or my work environment. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Building Resilience Buy From a Farmers MarketWhat is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?
Angel Jardine-Mayotte 10/14/2021 4:25 PMI ate organic locally sourced fruits and vegetable from the farmers market.