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October 2 - October 23, 2019
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Kayla Sherwood

The Hartford Environmental Action Team (HEAT)

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 737 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    170
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    165
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    540
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    100
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    18
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    18
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    90
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables

Kayla's actions

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

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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

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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

High Impact Action Track

Install Alternative Energy

Energy

I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Know My health

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Eco-friendly Gardening

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 Mug

I will avoid sending 10 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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 .

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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    Kayla Sherwood 10/20/2019 11:36 AM
    I'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 QUESTION
    High Impact Action Track Install Alternative Energy
    How is your region being affected by climate change? How will it be affected in the future?

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    Kayla Sherwood 10/20/2019 11:35 AM
    I 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 QUESTION
    Health Take Control
    How do environmental health, community health, and your personal health intersect?

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    Kayla Sherwood 10/20/2019 11:32 AM
    Although 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 QUESTION
    Health Learn More about Food Deserts
    What are the implications of access to nutritious food for a community?

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    Kayla Sherwood 10/20/2019 11:30 AM
    Good 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 QUESTION
    Water Eco-friendly Gardening
    What are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.

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    Kayla Sherwood 10/20/2019 11:28 AM
    We do have alot of flooding in my area, due to poor drainage, we often battle this during the monsoon seasons.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health 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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    Kayla Sherwood 10/20/2019 11:28 AM
    I believe the younger generation is being affected and will be affected in the years to come.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Support Pollution Reduction
    What environmental factors affect human health in your region, and how do they affect it?

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    Kayla Sherwood 10/20/2019 11:26 AM
    I live in arizona where a lot of the time we have unhealthy air quality.
  • 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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    Kayla Sherwood 10/20/2019 11:13 AM
    Nothing 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 QUESTION
    Health Know My health
    How do you deal with the physical and emotional stress of the big problems we face? How can you help others cope?

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    Kayla Sherwood 10/20/2019 11:11 AM
    i 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 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?

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    Kayla Sherwood 10/20/2019 11:10 AM
    I have already purchased a reusable cup that I use daily for my water.