Helen Schlimm
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 266 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO32gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO4.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO2.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO2.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO120minutesspent exercising
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UP TO180minutesspent learning
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UP TO4.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO4.0plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO4.0more servingsof fruits and vegetables
Helen's actions
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Community
Support Businesses Owned by People of Color
Racial inequity is both a sustainability and justice problem. I will support businesses owned by people of color in my community whenever I shop.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 2 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
Food
Join a Local CSA
I will sign up for a local CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture).
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
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.
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.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 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.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a 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.
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