Aliyana Maril
11/12/2019 12:35 PM
I watch what I eat and exercise when I can. I like to try and make sure my mental Is healthy as well through meditation and gratitude practices.
Aliyana Maril
"Lets save the planet one step at a time!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 676 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO80gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO0.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO5.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO120minutesspent learning
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UP TO60minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO100minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO300minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO30plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO20plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
Aliyana's actions
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Nature
Join An Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community while observing best practices in my region for not spreading COVID-19.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Waste
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
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.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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
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 2 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will spend 10 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.
Simplicity
Meditate
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 10 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
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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Aliyana Maril 11/14/2019 12:41 PMBy practicing sustainability, we help the earth and all its creatures. Giving the planet the power to restore Is not only for our benefit and until we have sympathy and empathy for the planet and the organisms that It supports. We have to work as a team! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Go get a check upHow do you practice self care?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Buy From a Farmers MarketWhat is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?
Aliyana Maril 11/12/2019 12:34 PMIf I were to buy more veggies and fruits while sticking to a mostly vegetarian/pescatarian diet I can help decrease my overall water footprint and ecological footprint. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Explore My AreaHow might spending more time outdoors enhance your brainpower?
Aliyana Maril 11/12/2019 12:11 AMGetting exercise and fresh air helps the brain get more blood flowing to It so It can function better. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Join An Outdoor ProjectHow well do you know the area you stay in -- whether your hometown or your campus community? In what ways is a deep knowledge of your surroundings -- known as a 'sense of place' -- important to you?
Aliyana Maril 11/12/2019 12:10 AMIt Is Important to explore and be one with nature so you can be more mindful when using Its resources. :) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Learn About & Practice Sustainable FashionHow can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?
Aliyana Maril 11/12/2019 12:07 AMI like to go to goodwill and other thrift stores and share clothes with friends to try and express myself In different ways. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Track my PurchasesWhat have you noticed about your purchases? Where are you inclined to make shifts, if any?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Needs Vs. WantsHow is creativity a necessary ingredient for practicing simplicity?
Aliyana Maril 10/24/2019 1:27 PMWe get so used to a routine that may have us stressed that it takes time and effort into trying to find out what really works for you. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Adjust the ThermostatYour utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your ZIP code, region, and/or state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Less Screen TimeWhat did you notice in implementing this challenge? Was it hard to choose other activities over screen time? How did you decide to spend your time?