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October 2 - October 23, 2019
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Steve Lane

WSP USA

"I want to do more to set an example for my family and co-workers"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 622 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    45
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    45
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    450
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    1.0
    advocacy action
    completed
  • UP TO
    160
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    10
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    510
    minutes
    spent outdoors

Steve's actions

Waste

Find Local Recycling Depots

I will spend at least 30 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 3 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Support Pollution Reduction

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Learn More about Food Deserts

I will spend 20 minutes learning about food deserts and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

High Impact Action Track

Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns

Health

I will spend 60 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 10 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Explore My Area

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Support Local Pollinators

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 20 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 90 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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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    Steve Lane 10/23/2019 5:15 PM
    It has been fun exploring trails throughout the great park system in my area!

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    Steve Lane 10/19/2019 2:59 PM
    Beautiful day for a hike.  Got to see lots of wildlife!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Use a Reusable Mug
    Maybe 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?

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    Steve Lane 10/18/2019 12:37 PM
    Washing out a mug feels better than throwing a disposable one away!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water Say No to Plastic Straws
    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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    Steve Lane 10/17/2019 4:39 AM
    The habit of not using straws is getting easier!

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      Steve Lane 10/18/2019 12:38 PM
      Mike, do you do anything special to wash out the metal straws?

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      Mike Yates 10/17/2019 11:46 AM
      We switched to metal straws in our household.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature Spend Time Outside
    Rachel 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?

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    Steve Lane 10/15/2019 4:58 AM

    It was an amazing day to enjoy the sun, changing leaves and observing a lot of wildlife!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community Volunteer in my Community
    What is one thing you can do to help your community become more sustainable?

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    Steve Lane 10/15/2019 4:56 AM
    Giving back to our community makes it a better place for others!
  • 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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    Steve Lane 10/11/2019 10:38 AM
    There are many things we can do to promote social equity in our city and state
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature Explore My Area
    How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?

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    Steve Lane 10/11/2019 10:37 AM

    Nothing better than hiking on a great fall morning!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Learn More about Food Deserts
    What are the implications of access to nutritious food for a community?

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    Steve Lane 10/08/2019 5:09 AM
    Transportation should not be a factor limiting food choices; we need a holistic approach to address food deserts