Michelle Harman

SU Sustainability Warriors

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
711 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

42

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

3.0

locally sourced meals

consumed
UP TO

660

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

570

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

63

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

44

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill

Michelle's actions

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Skip the Straw

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Go get a check up

How do you practice self care?

Michelle Harman 10/17/2019 5:20 AM

I have scheduled a routine checkup for later this month.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Plant an Herb Garden

Consider the ways you can garden: a plot of land? a patio container? hanging basket? windowsill gardens? What would work best for your living situation and lifestyle?

Michelle Harman 10/17/2019 5:19 AM

I've always wanted a windowsill herb garden. I will now make it happen.

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Michelle Harman 10/16/2019 1:19 PM

At last night's lecture on campus I was very happy when I asked the speaker if she would like a bottle or glass of water, and her response was "glass please, I'm very sustainable".

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Buy From a Farmers Market

What is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?

Michelle Harman 10/10/2019 4:45 AM

I needed to purchase fruit for my sons soccer team snacks. Rather than going to a local grocery store chain, I purchased from a local produce stand.

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Michelle Harman 10/10/2019 4:40 AM

I have always been aware of sustainability concerns and my family is already doing our part by recycling. During this challenge I have been made aware of other ways that we can be even more sustainable.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Exercise Daily

How can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?

Michelle Harman 10/02/2019 6:03 AM

Walking with co workers during our lunch break will not only give me exercise, it allows me to relieve stress. I also will walk the dog with other family members.

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