Emily Getty

Elanco's Healthier Planet GDoP

"To live with purpose and intention around my ecological impact on this earth."

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
391 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

200

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

60

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

300

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

40

minutes

being mindful

Emily's actions

Food

Meet My Local Farmers

I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those who produce my food in other regions of the world to make better choices when I shop.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Meditate

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 5 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Leave No Trace

I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Do Nature Activities

I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 30 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.)

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Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

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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
Simplicity Meditate

What would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?

Emily Getty 10/10/2019 12:26 PM

I'd like to spend more time reflecting on my relationships with people.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Do Nature Activities

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

Emily Getty 10/10/2019 12:25 PM

Getting up and getting outside is grounding both mentally and physically. It helps to orient yourself with the key things that can help you move forward in your day.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Leave No Trace

Educator Stephanie Kaza advises her students to focus on what they care about most when addressing the enormity of ecological problems. Is there a specific area you feel particularly called to work on?

Emily Getty 10/10/2019 6:41 AM

I feel pretty strongly about intentionally buy-cotting (instead of boycotting) products that are not eco-friendly. That's why I wear Rothy's and refuse to put my veggies and fruits in plastic at the store.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Explore My Area

How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?

Emily Getty 10/10/2019 6:39 AM

Being outside relaxes my mind and body. I love the smells, sounds, and feeling of leaves crunching under my feet. Plus the Adirondack Mountains in autumn are absolutely stunning. I've found ways to bring along my friends to find togetherness while quietly immersing ourselves in nature.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water 5-Minute Showers

Five minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?

Emily Getty 10/10/2019 6:38 AM

I have started using more eco-friendly settings on my appliances (dishwasher, washing machine, etc.). I think it's hard to convince others to change their habits but you can create settings so that the whole household engages in the practices without even having to think about it.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Meet My Local Farmers

When you know who produces your food, you are connecting personally to your complex regional food system. What are the advantages of knowing who produces your food and where it comes from? Do you think this might enable someone to advocate for a better quality of life for those who produce their food, both near and far?

Emily Getty 10/10/2019 6:36 AM

Advantages - you make a personal connection with the morals, ethics, and mindset of the people growing the food that feeds your body. You also gain trust.

I am a farmer's daughter and constantly advocate for better livelihoods for farmers around the world.

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Emily Getty 10/01/2019 7:00 AM

Don't forget to share your experiences with the EcoChallenge on your personal social media accounts and #WeAreElanco and #HealthierPlanet!

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Emily Getty 10/01/2019 6:13 AM

Fun fact.
I have lived with my husband in an ecological way for 5 years in a 150 square foot tiny home designed and built by us. Learn more here: https://issuu.com/aiawhv/docs/archplus_spring_2015_final/8
Let me know if you're interested in eco-conscious living.

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Emily Getty 10/01/2019 6:08 AM

I am so excited all of the Elanco team members joining the EcoChallenge for this year's GDOP!

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