Lorie Jones Oliver
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 671 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO21disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO420gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO400minutesspent exercising
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UP TO1.0minutespent learning
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UP TO420minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO420minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO21plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
Lorie's actions
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk for 20 minutes each day.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 20 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Community
Raise Money For a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support Ecochallenge.org or another nonprofit.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 5 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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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Lorie Jones Oliver 10/17/2019 12:05 PMFALL IS HERE!!!-
Marianne Greco 10/17/2019 12:08 PMHappy Autumn everyone.
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Lorie Jones Oliver 10/17/2019 12:01 PMLoving the weather change - Fall is finally arriving - makes walking much nicer. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater 5-Minute ShowersFive minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable MugMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
Lorie Jones Oliver 10/04/2019 11:30 AMDon't like the extra dishes...lol But I'm creating less waste material in our world. Feels great. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Go for a Daily WalkFresh 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?
Lorie Jones Oliver 10/04/2019 11:28 AMA brisk walk invigorates! I'm more awake and ready to conquer the day. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Skip the StrawHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
Lorie Jones Oliver 10/04/2019 11:26 AMNot missing straws as much as I thought I would. And doing the environment a HELP at the same time. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Try a New Way to PrepCanning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. Just make sure to follow the canning and pickling guidelines from the USDA. What are some foods that you would like to preserve and enjoy later in the year?
Lorie Jones Oliver 10/04/2019 11:22 AMUsed to help my grandmother can food - always had lot of fun. Just have never taken the time to do it myself. I've printed the directions and am going to try it. Who knows, maybe one day my grandchild will enjoy canning with me. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Spend Time OutsideRachel Carson said that we need the beauty and mysteries of the natural world for our spiritual and emotional development. Does that ring true for you? What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time indoors?
Lorie Jones Oliver 10/03/2019 7:33 AMThey miss the beauty of the outdoors, the stars in the evening and just the sense of peace in the stillness of the night. -
Lorie Jones Oliver 9/18/2019 12:02 PMTogether we CAN change our little part of the world.