Jamie Bird
10/23/2019 3:24 PM
It is so nice to have fresh herbs at my fingertips!
Jamie Bird
"One Love "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 548 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO84plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO32more servingsof fruits and vegetables
Jamie's actions
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.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
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.
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.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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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Jamie Bird 10/23/2019 3:25 PMI am sad to see this challenge end, but am positive that I will be able to make some ecofriendly changes in my life! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Plant an Herb GardenConsider 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 10/22/2019 8:36 AMDuring 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 10/21/2019 8:46 AMWith 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. -
Jamie Bird 10/17/2019 11:06 AMI 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. -
Jamie Bird 10/16/2019 10:09 AMI am enjoying being more aware of my actions! I look forward to making changes that continue to help our environment and our planet! -
Jamie Bird 10/15/2019 3:17 PMI joined the challenge to try and make a difference. Also, it is important to take small actions that make a big difference together. -
Jamie Bird 10/11/2019 3:30 PMTogether we can make a difference! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Leave No TraceEducator 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?
Jamie Bird 10/10/2019 3:46 PMI believe I am particularly called to work on cleaning up our oceans and beaches! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth More Fruits and VeggiesHow does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?