My house multiple times. Something that does affect our air quality is a smell comes from a nearby factory during the summer months.
Ali Shininger
"We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 894 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO132gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO65minutesspent learning
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UP TO64plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO19poundswaste composted
Ali's actions
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
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.
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.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will spend at least 15 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Waste
Visit a Waste Management Facility
I will spend at least 15 minutes visiting a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.
Transportation
Improve a Bus Stop
I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
High Impact Action Track
Research Impact Investing
Simplicity
Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and deterimine if it is right for me.
Nature
Plant Trees
I will plant 2 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
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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Ali Shininger 10/22/2019 5:16 PMI’m am aware of our “footprint” drunk guy the weekend, but I definitely forget to check in for the challenges. It’s a bit surreal that the challenge is almost over, but I know that it has changed some of my behaviors. -
Ali Shininger 10/13/2019 9:35 PMWe were looking at electronic cars today, but they are really expensive. I think that you break even by about 7 years. Another big value is that it has a much smaller carbon footprint. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Support Pollution ReductionWhat environmental factors affect human health in your region, and how do they affect it?
Ali Shininger 10/09/2019 3:58 PMWe have very good air quality in our city. One thing that I can do is travel by car less or run all my errands at the same time to have to drive to
My house multiple times. Something that does affect our air quality is a smell comes from a nearby factory during the summer months. -
Ali Shininger 10/05/2019 9:53 PMA good reminder not to put leaves in the trash -
Ali Shininger 10/04/2019 8:46 PMWe biked to dinner tonight instead of driving. It felt good and my daughter enjoyed the ride. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHigh Impact Action Track Research Impact InvestingHow might impact investing help you better live your values?
Ali Shininger 10/03/2019 9:34 PMI think that is kind of like they saying “put your money where you mouth is”. Being a partner at Starbucks I take ownership in what I do and how it affects our 3 place culture and our bottom line.
Impact Investing can make me aware of what we really need to have a sustainable way of life/planet. -
Ali Shininger 10/03/2019 8:56 PMToday was a bit trying. The car that we are using had the battery die, twice! So we did end up getting take out. However, the container and utensils we got are compostable. Thanks to Ajax Tavern in Aspen! -
Ali Shininger 10/02/2019 7:53 AMIt’s proving difficult to do some of the daily challenges while on the road such as “de-clutter my home”. I’m de-cluttering while traveling easy day. It’s a win-win because it will be easier to pack (with less things) when I go home. -
Ali Shininger 10/02/2019 7:51 AMIt proves a little challenging to do some oft he challenges like “de-clutter my home” while on the road. However, I’m throwing g myself into this by de-cluttering what I’m traveling with each day. It’s a win-win because it will be easier to pack (with less things) when it is time to go home. -
Ali Shininger 10/01/2019 10:14 PMI forgot my own bags for grocery shopping today. 🙄
When that happens I can usually manage to put everything in the car without bags. Today was not one of those days. I now plan to reuse the plastic bags, but it’s still a little upsetting.