Cathy Brett
10/21/2019 6:49 PM
I've been paying attention to single use package and purchasing based on packaging lately. It isn't always easy but there are a few things easy to do
Cathy Brett
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 505 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO750minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO95minutesspent learning
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UP TO300minutesspent exercising
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UP TO11locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO8.0milestraveled by bike
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UP TO300minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO6.6pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO8.0milesnot traveled by car
Cathy's actions
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.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 1 meal(s) each day from local producers.
Waste
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
I will spend 45 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will spend at least 20 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
I will spend 30 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 45 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 25 minute(s)
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 8 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 6.59 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Participant Feed
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Personal Waste AuditWhy is it so difficult to understand the impacts our purchases and waste have on other people, animals, and places? How might your experience with this challenge impact your future consumption and choices?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Find Local Recycling DepotsOur ability to recycle certain things ebbs and flows based upon many factors. Luckily there are places that accept uncommon things to recycle or dispose of in a less harmful way. What did you find when looking for places to recycle items that can't be recycled in your curbside bin?
Cathy Brett 10/20/2019 8:01 PMInteresting enough glass is an issue for our city. Workers at the recycling system doesn't support glass and jams the machine. Glass machines are very expensive so they ship it elsewhere, making it not so carbon neutral. I'm checking out an alternative near my home that collects glass at Foco Cafe -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Go by BikeHow do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience differ while walking, riding transit, biking, or driving?
Cathy Brett 10/20/2019 7:58 PMProbably the two things that drive my decision about riding my bike to work or to downtown are the weather and my work schedule, The weather is usually pretty good this time of year but if it turns in the afternoon it is usually pretty brutal, cold or windy. My work schedule varies being on a global team and the hours of the meetings vary day-to-day making it hard to commit to a set schedule. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Go for a Daily WalkHow do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
Cathy Brett 10/20/2019 7:56 PMLove walking all around my neighborhood seeing new things along the river, along the alleyways and discovering new trails off the beaten path. Additionally, my dog is loving this as he loves to swim in the river on our walks. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Locally-Sourced MealsIf you were to only eat what is in season locally, what would be the hardest food item for you to give up?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Limit Social MediaSocial media can keep us connected with loved ones, make us laugh, and help us to learn new things. It can also take more time than we realize or intend to give. After doing this action for a few days, how do you feel? What do you notice?
Cathy Brett 10/20/2019 7:53 PMI have really stepped back from social media and didn't post anything for 5 days -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my HomeTo what extent do you believe that environmental factors contribute to your own health or issues with health?
Cathy Brett 10/20/2019 7:51 PMReviewed the list by the city for disposal and reviewed two options for window cleaner -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Learn About & Practice Sustainable FashionHow can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?
Cathy Brett 10/20/2019 7:50 PMRead two articles and determining who to not purchase from because of their practices -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Less Screen TimeWhat did you notice in implementing this challenge? Was it hard to choose other activities over screen time? How did you decide to spend your time?