Sara Barfield
10/07/2019 1:22 PM
I bring a water bottle to most event. I have found that although it is awkward, most concessions will fill it with water.
Sara Barfield
"Exercise 45 mins per day. Get my team out for daily walks. "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 341 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO22plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO11disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO495minutesspent exercising
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UP TO22plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Sara's actions
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.
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
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 45 minute(s) each day.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
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
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.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Take ControlHow do environmental health, community health, and your personal health intersect?
Sara Barfield 10/07/2019 1:21 PMIf we live in a location that has open space, gyms then you tend to follow the public norm and exercise. From there healthier stores come in to the air. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable MugMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
Sara Barfield 10/07/2019 1:20 PMWhen I get coffee it is usually in the drive through. I don't know how to get them the cup sense they prepare the coffee before I am at the window. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Skip the StrawHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Go get a check upHow do you practice self care?
Sara Barfield 10/07/2019 1:18 PMI practice selfcare by eating right, yoga and getting enough sleep. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Sara Barfield 10/07/2019 1:17 PMI can ask my kids to workout with me. I can ask coworkers to go for a walk with me. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?