Parker Swope
"Make the world a better place!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,599 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO13plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO90minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0hourvolunteered
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
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UP TO1,170minutesspent exercising
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO60minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO10plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO11conversationswith people
Parker 's actions
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Simplicity
Have a Garage Sale
I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.
Create Your Own Action
Phone use
less phone use each day. especiALLY DURING ACTIVITIES.
Simplicity
Research Impact Investing
Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and determine if it is right for me.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
High Impact Action Track
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
Health
I will spend 15 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Health
Know My health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Simplicity
Research My Investment Portfolio
I will find out what stocks and bonds are in my investment account portfolio to determine if they align with my values (e.g. environmental, social responsibility, community).
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 1 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
Community
Express My Support
I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.
High Impact Action Track
Reduce Single-Use Disposables
Waste
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.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
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 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 90 minute(s) each day.
High Impact Action Track
Talk To My Friends and Colleagues
Community
I will research the social or environmental issues in my community that matter to me and tell 1 friends and/or colleagues each day about what I learn.
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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Parker Swope 10/23/2019 10:30 AMLooking forward to continuing on with the good habits I have formed from this challenge. -
Parker Swope 10/23/2019 10:24 AMBecause of this challenge, I have become more educated and aware of what I need to do on my end to better our environment. -
Parker Swope 10/22/2019 9:02 AMI haven't used any single use disposables for the duration of this challenge. Hopeful I can keep it up! -
Parker Swope 10/21/2019 12:35 PMI didn't use my car all weekend. I found alternate ways to get around. Very rewarding! -
Parker Swope 10/18/2019 9:02 AMThe only time I have used my car this week has been to and from work. I have been riding my bike everywhere else while the weather is still good. -
Parker Swope 10/17/2019 2:37 PMI have significantly reduced my single use disposables during this challenge. Packaging my food by reusable container might take a little longer, but it is better for the environment. -
Parker Swope 10/17/2019 2:36 PMI ran a new trail by my house that follows a canal. It was nice to check out what nature had to offer along the way. -
Parker Swope 10/16/2019 9:39 AMI have been focusing on eliminating distractions during meals. -
Parker Swope 10/16/2019 9:03 AMI have been exercising daily to meet my daily goal. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Have a Garage SaleBuilding community is good for your soul and fun to do! What were some of the positive outcomes that came out of your group garage sale?
Parker Swope 10/16/2019 9:03 AMTalking with community members about how things are going in their area and if they have anything to sell. Meeting new people.