Shelley Thielen
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 229 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO40minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO12plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Shelley's actions
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Simplicity
Meditate
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 5 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.
Simplicity
Have a Garage Sale
I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
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.
Participant Feed
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity De-Clutter My HomeHow can you prevent yourself from accumulating more things in the future?
Shelley Thielen 10/17/2019 4:10 PMI have pledged to live simply. My kids are growing and moving out on their own. This is a great opportunity for me to purge! Out with the old AND I am helping my kids furnish and decorate their new places... win/win for the #partyof7! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHigh Impact Action Track Reduce Single-Use DisposablesBringing your own bags and containers to the grocery store, and even to restaurants for leftovers, are a couple of ways to reduce your waste. What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Shelley Thielen 10/17/2019 4:08 PMStraws in my drink. I have purchased a stainless steel mug with a straw for reusing