Julianna Ladani
10/21/2019 6:28 AM
Bottled water I believe is healthier. But, I could filter water.
Julianna Ladani
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 486 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO5.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO23minutesspent learning
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UP TO5.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO25plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO20plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
Julianna's actions
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
I will spend 5 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Health
Learn More about Food Deserts
I will spend 5 minutes learning about food deserts and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.
Health
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
I will spend 5 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 5 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Health
Know My health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
I will spend 5 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
Waste
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Health
Take Control
Both systemic and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Waste
Reduce Single-Use Disposables
Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Food
Meet My Local Farmers
I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those who produce my food in other regions of the world to make better choices when I shop.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
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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?
Julianna Ladani 10/21/2019 6:27 AMWhat stands in the way is money. Reusable water bottles are way to expensive. Some are $45. It makes me feel special when I help the community by helping us have a cleaner and better environment. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Take ControlHow do environmental health, community health, and your personal health intersect?
Julianna Ladani 10/21/2019 6:24 AMThey intersect by health on a bigger scale, a medium scale, and a small scale. But, they are all the same importance. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Meet My Local FarmersWhen you know who produces your food, you are connecting personally to your complex regional food system. What are the advantages of knowing who produces your food and where it comes from? Do you think this might enable someone to advocate for a better quality of life for those who produce their food, both near and far?
Julianna Ladani 10/21/2019 6:23 AMMaybe you can find out what's in it and if it is good for you or not. It could enable someone to advocate for a better quality of life for those who produce their food, both near and far by making food more healthy. -
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?
Julianna Ladani 10/11/2019 7:53 AMWhat would work best is a plot of land since it is more healthy I believe for nutrients. Also, I have a big backyard so I already have a garden -
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?
Julianna Ladani 10/11/2019 6:01 AMIt could pollute the air which could cause health issues or my own health. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Learn About Local Environmental Justice ConcernsWho is most affected by environmental degration and/or environmental irresponsiblity in your community? How are they affected?
Julianna Ladani 10/11/2019 5:57 AMI would say the animals are getting the most affected. This is from all the littering we make. They might mistake stuff for food. Like turtles. They mistake plastic bags for jellyfish and eat it. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Skip the StrawHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
Julianna Ladani 10/10/2019 6:25 AMYou could use the three R's by recycling plastic, or anything else that effects our earth. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use Reusable BagsWhat 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?
Julianna Ladani 10/10/2019 6:24 AMIf you have an extra t-shirt you could make it into a bag. You won't have to carry things with your hands, in a cart, or to accept a reusable one. You could set up a group that makes bags out of shirts. -
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?
Julianna Ladani 10/10/2019 6:20 AMJust by being kind to people and the environment can help you express your personality, creativity, and values.