Alissa Thomley

Human Ecology Summer 2021

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
141 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

14

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

122

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

131

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

6.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill

Alissa's actions

Nature

Do Nature Activities

I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 120 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

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

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Switch to Cold Water

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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
Nature Do Nature Activities

What did you observe while spending time outside -- through sight, sound, smell and/or touch?

Alissa Thomley 7/25/2021 6:00 PM

I observed so much while spending time outside. For this whole week I actually went for hikes after work, and it honestly felt great. What I did observe being in nature was how much pollution we had in our skys, and how it was harder to breathe at higher points touched during my hikes. I could hear the freeways from miles away, and others that were on the hike alongside me. Overall, I enjoyed my time in nature this week, and will most certainly be continuing this act throughout other following weeks as well!

Read More
- Parris Allen 7/25/2021 6:33 PM
  
  Hey Alissa!
  I love hiking it always feels so great and the views are always amazing. The pollution is always sad to see when looking into the Skys. It's always enjoyable to go on hikes tho. I actually went to Washington with a close friend to hike and it was beautiful I definitely recommend.
  
  Read More
REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Switch to Cold Water

What do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?

Alissa Thomley 7/18/2021 3:01 PM

I plan on contributing to buying more groceries and supplies that are needed around the house (weekly)!

Read More
- Giovvana Guerrero 7/18/2021 10:33 PM
  
  Hi Alissa, I thought the same, I'm planning into buying more organic foods and make healthier meals for my family.
  
  Read More
REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Use a Reusable Water Bottle

While water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?

Alissa Thomley 7/06/2021 5:45 PM

The barriers of myself carrying a reusable, tap filled bottle is that sometimes I'm in a rush for work. And grabbing a pre-packaged water bottle just seems easier. But I could refrain from this if I pack the night before, meaning my lunch and reusable bottle that is already filled.

Read More
- Moreak Gomez-Diaz 7/10/2021 5:24 PM
  
  Hi Alissa, that's a great idea for being able to use a reusable water bottle even when in a rush. In my opinion when choosing a reusable water bottle it is better to choose one made of metal instead of plastic, as plastic bottles when washed will release micro pollutants into the water system.
  
  Read More
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?

Alissa Thomley 7/06/2021 5:42 PM

I had been using grocery bags for the longest. Switching to a reusable bag for work and lunch has been one the smartest decisions, and it's Eco-efficient! I honestly don't know what I'd do if I couldn't use a reusable bag or if i had to carry things in my hand. I would be a mess. Getting a reusable bag helps to save our world from disposed plastic bags.

Read More
- Thu Pham 7/06/2021 8:12 PM
  
  Making a switch to reusable bags was super difficult because I always forget the bag either at home or inside my car. I found an easier way by spending a little money to get a small attachment that would make it stay on my keys. Do you usually keep the bag in your pocket or do you have an alternative option so that you wouldn't forget?
  
  Read More