Abby Walsh
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 197 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO0.8poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO1.0zero-waste mealconsumed
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UP TO60minutesspent exercising
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UP TO15plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO110minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1.8pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO4.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO146gallons of waterhave been saved
Abby's actions
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Food
Visit A Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
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.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home or Dorm Room
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home or dorm room.
Simplicity
Go For A Daily Walk Outside
I will take a walk outside for 25 minutes 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.
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 QUESTIONSimplicity Go For A Daily Walk OutsideFresh air and movement are good for our entire being and can help us think more clearly and creatively. How does taking a walk each day affect yourself and/or your work?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Explore My AreaHow might spending more time outdoors enhance your brainpower?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile 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?
Abby Walsh 4/12/2021 2:31 PMI can decide to carry a water bottle wherever I go rather than just when I think I will need one