Rachel Krewson
10/15/2018 6:47 PM
Taking a 5 min shower is stressful and I like my long showers to reflect on my day/calm down. However, I was very mindful these past few weeks about water consumption.
Rachel Krewson
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 452 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0locally sourced mealconsumed
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO20minutesspent learning
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UP TO180gallons of waterhave been saved
Rachel'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.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
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.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Health
Reduce refined sugar
I will keep track and reduce my consumption of refined sugars, including sweetened beverages, candy, and 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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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater 5-Minute ShowersName some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Reduce refined sugarBefore you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?
Rachel Krewson 10/15/2018 6:46 PMYes. I am still addicted. Did not break this habit. Still down the rabbit hole. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Personal Waste AuditWhy is it so difficult to understand the impacts our purchases and waste have on other people, animals, and places? How might your experience with this challenge impact your future consumption and choices?
Rachel Krewson 10/15/2018 6:45 PMIt's crazy how much waste I accumulated in two weeks. I realized most of it is just from food packaging, which says something about our processed food-based society. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Rachel Krewson 10/15/2018 6:43 PMThis activity brought me very much happiness to share my thankfulness with my loved ones! -
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?
Rachel Krewson 10/04/2018 10:42 AMBuying locally is important to me and my local farmers. By locally sourcing my food, I eliminate resources used to transport it and support my local economy. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Smart Seafood ChoicesMany states and countries have advisories on eating fish. Find out what is advised for your region. Do you think your diet choices fall within these guidelines? What steps do you need to take to make sure that they do?
Rachel Krewson 10/01/2018 9:22 AMMy diet does not include any fish or seafood in general, which is a personal decision. It is important, however, for me to be aware of the food choices for everyone around me as well. Just because I choose not to partake in the industry does not mean it is not a problem. If done in a sustainable manner, which can be very difficult, aquafarming could be a solution to overfishing. I still personally believe, though, that wild overfishing can also be curbed through decreased fisheries and alternative food sources/distribution.