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October 2 - October 23, 2019
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Erika Flin

U.S. Bank

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 371 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    36
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    52
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables
  • UP TO
    540
    minutes
    spent exercising

Erika's 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 2 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day.

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Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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Health

More Fruits and Veggies

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

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Nature

Support Local Pollinators

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 60 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

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Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water
    What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?

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    Erika Flin 10/02/2019 8:26 PM
    Metal or glass straws, reusable coffee cups, reusable mesh produce bags, reusable grocery bags.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste
    What do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reusable one with you? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to create a successful habit of not using plastic bags?

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    Erika Flin 10/02/2019 8:25 PM
    I keep reusable bags in my car at all times. If I do not have bags with me, I am typically only buying a couple things that I can carry out in my hands. In the rare instance that I need to use a disposable one, I will take it for proper recycling.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity
    Fresh air and movement are good for our entire being and can help us think more clearly and creatively. How does taking a walk each day affect yourself and/or your work?

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    Erika Flin 10/02/2019 8:23 PM
    Taking a walk every day allows for a physical and mental break from fast-paced daily life.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature
    Why is it important to take care of pollinators?

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    Erika Flin 10/02/2019 8:22 PM
    Bees are the most important creatures on the planet. Without them, the planet would not thrive.
  • 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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    Erika Flin 10/02/2019 8:20 PM
    Feel better, more energy. Reducing harm to others and the planet