Julie Horton
10/10/2018 4:54 AM
The goal is little waste and to find various ways in which 'leftovers' can be used - this in an ongoing challenge.
Julie Horton
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Julie's actions
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.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with durable non-plastic options.
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.
Health
Take Control
Both systemic and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Compost Food WasteNew to composting? Be sure to check out the action resource links to learn tips and more about it. As you transition from throwing food away to composting, what do you notice about how much you are tossing? How will you use your compost once it is ready?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Needs Vs. WantsHow is creativity a necessary ingredient for practicing simplicity?
Julie Horton 10/02/2018 12:54 PMDetails break down the big tasks into smaller tasks; it's the essence of simplicity. Important to not lose sight of the details without over-focusing. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Work-Life BalanceHow might practicing work-life balance lead to a more sustainable life for yourself? How might it contribute to sustainability more broadly?
Julie Horton 10/02/2018 12:52 PMThis is ongoing in our office as Admissions is very fast pace and busy. It's important to unplug, refresh, exercise and eat right. Though it's a challenge on here now, it's been part of my lifestyle for a number of years.
It was difficult at first...very. There was never enough time in the day...when my attitude and focus changed, I noticed every minute and who, what and how I allowed my time to occupied. I also learned to live in the moment...very hard change but now I wish I had done it all along. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Take ControlHow do environmental health, community health, and your personal health intersect?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
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Julie Horton 10/01/2018 1:13 PM
Continue with work/life balance, always incorporating exercise and gratitude into each day.