Kayla Sherwood
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 737 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO170disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO165gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO540minutesspent exercising
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UP TO100minutesspent learning
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UP TO18plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO18plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO90more servingsof fruits and vegetables
Kayla's actions
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
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.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 5 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
High Impact Action Track
Install Alternative Energy
Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Health
Learn More about Food Deserts
I will spend 30 minutes learning about food deserts and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.
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.
Health
Know My health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
I will spend 10 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Health
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
I will spend 30 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
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.
Water
Install a Toilet Tank Bank
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water each day by installing a toilet tank bank.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
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 10 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Create Your Own Action
I cHALLENGE MYSELF TO EAT AT LEAST 2 SERVINGS OF FRUITS AND VEG A DAY
ENCOURAGING MYSELF TO EAT HEALTHY AND STAY ACTIVE EVERYDAY .
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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Kayla Sherwood 10/20/2019 11:36 AMI've really being making an effort to see how my actions affect many more people than just my own, as well as it affects the environment around me. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHigh Impact Action Track Install Alternative EnergyHow is your region being affected by climate change? How will it be affected in the future?
Kayla Sherwood 10/20/2019 11:35 AMI live in Arizona. Climate change in Arizona encompasses the effects of climate change, attributed to man-made increases in atmospheric carbon dioxide in the US state of AZ. It has been said that Arizona will suffer more the most out of an state. Desert plants go wild during wet years when treated to excess carbon dioxide. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Take ControlHow do environmental health, community health, and your personal health intersect?
Kayla Sherwood 10/20/2019 11:32 AMAlthough the environment sustains human life, it can also cause diseases. Lack of basic necessities is a significant cause of human mortality. Environmental hazards increase the risk of cancer, heart disease, asthma and many other illnesses. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Learn More about Food DesertsWhat are the implications of access to nutritious food for a community?
Kayla Sherwood 10/20/2019 11:30 AMGood nutrition plays an important role in the optimal growth, development, and health an well being of individuals in all stages of life. Healthy eating can reduce the risk of poor health conditions including some types of cancers. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Eco-friendly GardeningWhat are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.
Kayla Sherwood 10/20/2019 11:28 AMWe do have alot of flooding in my area, due to poor drainage, we often battle this during the monsoon seasons. -
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?
Kayla Sherwood 10/20/2019 11:28 AMI believe the younger generation is being affected and will be affected in the years to come. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Support Pollution ReductionWhat environmental factors affect human health in your region, and how do they affect it?
Kayla Sherwood 10/20/2019 11:26 AMI live in arizona where a lot of the time we have unhealthy air quality. -
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?
Kayla Sherwood 10/20/2019 11:13 AMNothing is standing in my way, I have one for my home, for my work, and for my car. That way I don't make an excuse. I even bring my own cup when I get coffee out. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Know My healthHow do you deal with the physical and emotional stress of the big problems we face? How can you help others cope?
Kayla Sherwood 10/20/2019 11:11 AMi def. try to talk about things that are stressing me with my husband, parents, or close friends. I would suggest always reach out to someone you trust so you don't bottle up the emotions, deal with them head on. -
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?
Kayla Sherwood 10/20/2019 11:10 AMI have already purchased a reusable cup that I use daily for my water.