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October 2 - October 23, 2019
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Jamie Bird

Columbia Bank

"One Love "

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 548 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    84
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    32
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables

Jamie's actions

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Say No to Plastic Straws

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 4 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 0
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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

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

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

Participant Feed


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    Jamie Bird 10/23/2019 3:25 PM
    I am sad to see this challenge end, but am positive that I will be able to make some ecofriendly changes in my life!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    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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    Jamie Bird 10/23/2019 3:24 PM
    It is so nice to have fresh herbs at my fingertips!

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    Jamie Bird 10/22/2019 8:36 AM
    During this challenge I have become more aware of how many plastic straws I have been using. I am now getting used to ordering and making sure that I ask for no straw. 

  • Jamie Bird's avatar
    Jamie Bird 10/21/2019 8:46 AM
    With only a few days left I will continue to work on my daily challenges and look for new ways to make a difference after the challenge.

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    Jamie Bird 10/17/2019 11:06 AM
    I am enjoying participating in each of the daily challenges. I am also finding it empowering to see how much impact we can make if we just work together.

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    Jamie Bird 10/16/2019 10:09 AM
    I am enjoying  being more aware of my actions!  I look forward to making changes that continue to help our environment and our planet!

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    Jamie Bird 10/15/2019 3:17 PM
    I joined the challenge to try and make a difference. Also, it is important to take small actions that make a big difference together. 

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    Jamie Bird 10/11/2019 3:30 PM
    Together we can make a difference!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature
    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?

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    Jamie Bird 10/10/2019 3:46 PM
    I believe I am particularly called to work on cleaning up our oceans and beaches!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health
    How does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?

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    Jamie Bird 10/09/2019 4:35 PM
    It positively affects our planet as much as it affects ourselves.