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October 2 - October 23, 2019
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Olivia Paul

Columbia Bank

"Trying to save planet Earth "

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 695 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    630
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    20
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    210
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    42
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    92
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Olivia's actions

Nature

Forage for My Food

I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Switch to Cold Water

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Meditate

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 10 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Healthy Sleep

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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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
    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?

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    Olivia Paul 10/11/2019 5:12 PM
    Having a dog at home makes it hard to have plants outside (she’s a digger!). I also have cats that like to eat my plants. A hanging basket garden works best for my life, so the animals keep away. I have it right next to my bed, so I can remember to water my plants every morning!