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Izzy Telecky

Community Team

"healthy spirit for a healthy earth! "

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 319 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    community event
    hosted or attended
  • UP TO
    150
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    4.0
    pounds of paper
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    85
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    7.0
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    200
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    197
    minutes
    spent learning

Izzy's actions

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Practice Recycling Clothing

I will donate my unwanted clothing items, and purchase new clothing from second hand clothing stores and online shops.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion

I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Collect Rain Water

I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Buy Used Clothes

I will spend 45 minutes learning about the perils of fast fashion and will buy my clothes at second-hand stores when I shop.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY 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.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 25 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Choose Two-Sided Printing

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided when I have to print documents.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

LEARN ABOUT TRANS, FEMME, AND NONBINARY EXPERIENCES

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Host A Watch Party

I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community Host A Watch Party
    What did you learn about in the documentary you watched? How did it make you feel?

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    Izzy Telecky 4/21/2021 6:00 PM
    I watched a documentary about women in stem and how as a community they have achieved great findings in environmental studies, and after viewing the movie, I attended a panel where we got to speak with one of those women in the documentary! It was amazing. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity Less Screen Time
    What 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?

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    Izzy Telecky 4/21/2021 5:57 PM
    This challenge has been harder to do for me because my classes are practically all online. For me, it was taking moments to spend away from the computer. It is still possible to do homework without staring at a screen! It is honestly rejuvenating to not have to stare into the technological abyss for hours on end. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity Eat Mindfully
    Mindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How do your eating experiences differ when practicing mindfulness?

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    Izzy Telecky 4/21/2021 5:50 PM
    Practicing this kind of mindfulness while eating has helped me not only be grateful for my meals, but it also gives emphasis to food fueling my body. Taking time with just myself and my food is a healing experience for me due to my past relationship with food. 

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    Izzy Telecky 4/23/2020 9:07 PM
    We just put in two rain barrels in my family's backyard! They are connected to the gutters of our house and garage, so whenever it rains, the water will drain into the rain barrels! If the rain barrels get completely full, the pump will shut off that pipe and the water will continue to drain out of the usual gutter. Also, this rain water will be used to water all the new flowers we are going to plant soon! 

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      Ellie Romfoe 4/23/2020 9:32 PM
      This is so cool and wicked smart on like 500 levels. We love to see it!! 🌎🌧

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    Izzy Telecky 4/23/2020 9:06 PM
    I found a great website to buy second hand clothing! It's called goodfair and they sell "surprise" packages, so you don't necessarily know the exact design you get, but you get a theme! It's super awesome, and wonderful for our earth!! 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Choose Two-Sided Printing
    Choosing two-sided printing can be an easy adjustment on your computer settings. How can you help others make this same switch? Can it be encouraged company wide?

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    Izzy Telecky 4/19/2020 6:18 PM
    It is so easy to apply to your life. It saves binder space if you're printing school worksheets or notes! It's a simple button you click on your printer settings. It is an easy, earth friendly switch to make. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Use Reusable Bags
    What do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reusable one with you or aren't allowed to use the one you brought? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to create a successful habit of not using plastic bags?

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    Izzy Telecky 4/19/2020 6:12 PM
    Especially during COVID-19, going out to get necessary items from stores makes it easier and more convenient to accept a disposable bag. Just today, I was at the store with my mother to help get necessary medicine for my little sister. When we were checking out, my mom wanted to use a disposable bag. The solution to just carry it out by hand was a simple solution, but sometimes it is not the best solution during this time.