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October 2 - October 23, 2019
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Rachel Dixon

Columbia Bank

""My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor and some style" -Maya Angelou"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 957 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    20
    pounds of paper
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    600
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    101
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    189
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1.0
    energy audit
    conducted
  • UP TO
    1.0
    minute
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    990
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    1.0
    documentary
    watched
  • UP TO
    0.3
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Rachel 's actions

High Impact Action Track

Stay on the Ground

Transportation

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

High Impact Action Track

Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns

Health

I will spend 10 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Eliminate Toxic Plastics

I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Know My health

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Fix Leaky Faucets

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Online Energy Audit

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Choose Two-Sided Printing

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper each day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.

COMPLETED -1
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

High Impact Action Track

Research Impact Investing

Simplicity

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and deterimine if it is right for me.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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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    Rachel Dixon 10/23/2019 2:27 PM
    excited to do this again next year.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    High Impact Action Track Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
    Who is most affected by environmental degration and/or environmental irresponsiblity in your community? How are they affected?

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    Rachel Dixon 10/23/2019 10:26 AM
    Children, elderly and low income families are the mosst affected. Living close to the freeways and spending more time indoors increases the risk for airborne illnesses
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    High Impact Action Track Stay on the Ground
    What was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?

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    Rachel Dixon 10/23/2019 10:04 AM
    Planning ahead and allowing an extra day for traveling makes this more obtainable 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
    How does food sovereignty address the complex agrarian transition to modern food systems?

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    Rachel Dixon 10/23/2019 9:55 AM
    This was a very good documentary to watch. 

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    Rachel Dixon 10/23/2019 9:52 AM
    Last day of challenge.   
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Online Energy Audit
    What most interested or surprised you about your own energy footprint?

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    Rachel Dixon 10/22/2019 4:57 PM
    I need to unplug unused items consistantly 

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    Rachel Dixon 10/22/2019 4:56 PM
    This challenge has been fun!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature Explore My Area
    How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?

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    Rachel Dixon 10/22/2019 4:52 PM
    exploring the community will help you feel more invested in neighborhood
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Know My health
    How do you deal with the physical and emotional stress of the big problems we face? How can you help others cope?

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    Rachel Dixon 10/15/2019 1:21 PM
    Meditation , planning and Journaling keeps things in perspective this helps you deal with problems and stresses in a more meaningful way as they arise.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    High Impact Action Track Research Impact Investing
    How might impact investing help you better live your values?

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    Rachel Dixon 10/11/2019 2:15 PM
    By spending my money with companies that generate products and services that lead to a better world, and run their organizations ethically.