Gabrielle Yates
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 516 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO108gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO32milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO300minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO150minutesspent learning
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UP TO20minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO0.0organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO20plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO16plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO51pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
Gabrielle's actions
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 2 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
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.
Health
Know My health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Waste
Reduce Single-Use Disposables
Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Waste
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.
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.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
Simplicity
Meditate
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 2 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.
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.
High Impact Action Track
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
Health
I will spend 30 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Health
Take Control
Both systemic and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
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 QUESTIONTransportation Work from HomeIt takes the average worker in the United States 26 minutes to travel to work. One way to fix long commutes would be to make cities more affordable. An even simpler option: promote the use of telework. Are you in an industry that would allow you to work from home? What are some obstacles you might find yourself facing while working from home?
Gabrielle Yates 10/03/2019 9:52 AMYes, I am able to work from home occasionally. It is important for me to have face time with employees i manage as well as to support the project teams. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Choose Organic IngredientsIt is often said that “you can’t feed the world with just organic food.” What is your response to that statement?
Gabrielle Yates 10/02/2019 11:31 AMI brought organic cookies for the people who attended our kick off meeting today! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity MeditateWhat would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?
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Gabrielle Yates 10/02/2019 11:30 AMOur office kickoff meeting went great! I am hoping to have a lot of participation in Cincinnati this year!-
Narada Golden 10/02/2019 2:22 PMNice work Gabrielle! Go Cincinnati!
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Gabrielle Yates 10/01/2019 10:53 AMI'm excited to be the office leader for the People's Ecochallenge! We will have a Kickoff Celebration tomorrow! I can't wait!