

Bree Hulan
"Doing what I can in hopes of a worldwide change."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,782 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0locally sourced mealconsumed
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UP TO2,385minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO14whole food mealsconsumed
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UP TO22more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO74plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1,485minutesspent exercising
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UP TO58plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO45meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
Bree's actions
Create Your Own Action
Fast Fashion ban
Fast fashion contributes to mass pollution and unethical treatment of people all over the world. I pledge to ban from shopping from these companies for the entirety of the semester (and hopefully longer). Instead, when I need clothes, I will buy from fair trade/certified ethical/conscious fashion companies.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
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.
Waste
Reduce Single-Use Disposables
Cheap, single-use items and disposable packaging end up blowing around as litter more often in poor and POC-majority neighborhoods. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 45 minute(s) each 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.
Health
Reduce refined sugar
I will keep track and reduce my consumption of refined sugars, including sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Waste
Carry my Trash
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodWhat is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?
Bree Hulan 10/23/2018 6:44 PMI could start buying from companies that help solve the problem of food waste. For example, I discovered a company at the farmer's market that recycles fruit and veggies that have been discarded from juice shops. It's just the parts of the produce that have had the juice sucked out of them. They will take the juiced produce and use it to make yummy baked goods! It's totally healthy and good for us and the planet. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
Bree Hulan 10/22/2018 9:48 PMI am trying to refuse more plastic and paper packaging by buying in bulk, repurposing old clothes and other items, and refusing plastic at restaurants. It's hard though with the pressure! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Bree Hulan 10/22/2018 9:46 PMI love bringing my friends with me to our school gym, and we lift weights outside the gym while watching the ocean/sunset! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicityMindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How do your eating experiences differ when practicing mindfulness?
Bree Hulan 10/11/2018 9:31 PMIt has been really beneficial and has helped me to notice more when I am full so I don't overeat. It's helped me take better care of my body and take smaller portions (which also reduces food waste!) -
Bree Hulan 9/08/2018 11:43 AMTrading fast fashion for slow, socially conscious, environmentally-friendly clothing when I shop. Committing to only shopping at fair trade companies like NowThen The Label and secondhand stores in order to use the consumer market for good. This is an "eco-bikini" I just bought made of recycled nylon. -
Bree Hulan 9/08/2018 11:37 AMI am focusing on changing my eating habits in hopes to make my life more healthy. This will also help the food industry to focus less on meat and processed sugars. I am also trying to reduce my plastic and food waste. -
Bree Hulan 9/06/2018 8:02 PMI'm starting to collect and carry my trash to raise my own awareness of how I can reduce my waste.