Andrea Marris

HIG Manual Team Rocks

"Love <3 Mother Nature"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
427 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

11

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

25

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

0.0

locally sourced meals

consumed
UP TO

10

lightbulbs

replaced
UP TO

675

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

11

organic meals

consumed
UP TO

15

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill

Andrea's actions

Health

Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns

I will spend 15 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Try Carpooling

I will commute by carpool 15 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 5.3 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

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

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DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Choose LED Bulbs

Changing lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! In what other ways can you exercise your civic duty to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions?

Andrea Marris 10/28/2019 12:41 PM

my mom owns a lighting store so i had her bring me home energy efficient bulbs and i replaced all mine with better ones.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Use a Reusable Water Bottle

While 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?

Andrea Marris 10/02/2019 1:53 PM

i use a washable glass or my stainless steel water bottle for all my drinks

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Eat Mindfully

Mindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How do your eating experiences differ when practicing mindfulness?

Andrea Marris 10/02/2019 1:50 PM

we always eat meals together at the kitchen table except for Sunday football

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Buy From a Farmers Market

What is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?

Andrea Marris 10/02/2019 1:48 PM

we get stuff from the local food CSA all the time, we arent part of it but they have a little stand and the best stuff; the Clinton & Hamilton farmers markets are amazing and i try to go as many times as i can thruout the summer

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Plant an Herb Garden

Consider 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?

Andrea Marris 10/01/2019 12:37 PM

we had a big herb garden this summer; I am working on finding space to keep growing a few of our favorites inside during the cold months

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Try a New Way to Prep

Canning 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?

Andrea Marris 10/01/2019 12:36 PM

we foodsaver sweet corn and make pickled cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes; we are going to try canning a few things with our friend dan soon too

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