Indigo Truitt
"A very happy young woman looking forward to a bright and wonderful future."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,363 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO22whole food mealsconsumed
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UP TO5.0treesplanted
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UP TO188minutesspent learning
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UP TO0.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO2.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO22poundswaste composted
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UP TO44plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO204pounds of CO2have been saved
Indigo's actions
Nature
Plant Trees
I will plant 5 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Nature
Forage for My Food
I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
Nature
Join An Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
I will spend 20 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Transportation
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
Transportation
Advocate for Greener Vehicles
I will spend at least 30 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.
Waste
Reduce Single-Use Disposables
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.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.
Waste
Recycle Everything I Can
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will research and recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community, making sure to not contaminate recyclables with non-recyclables.
Waste
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
I will spend 20 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
Community
Support Businesses Owned by People of Color
Racial inequity is both a sustainability and justice problem. I will support businesses owned by people of color in my community whenever I shop.
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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Indigo Truitt 10/23/2019 1:51 PMLoving this sunshine and beautiful fall colors! -
Indigo Truitt 10/23/2019 10:59 AMLast day, last day! Had such a blast keeping up with the challenge again this year! -
Indigo Truitt 10/22/2019 8:43 AMHappy National Make a Dog's day! Go make all the cute pups in your life happy today! -
Indigo Truitt 10/21/2019 10:41 AMWish there were greener options for candy to give out on Halloween! -
Indigo Truitt 10/21/2019 8:29 AMWoke up a little extra early for a good walk today to appreciate the fall colors and fresh air! -
Indigo Truitt 10/20/2019 10:22 AMKeepin It green, even on the weekends! -
Indigo Truitt 10/18/2019 8:59 AMExcited to expand my indoor garden this weekend! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Forage for My FoodPeople are motivated to forage for many different reasons: as a source for food, a means of income, to connect with nature, to participate in cultural tradition, transmitting specific ecological knowledge, or as a means of stewarding local and native plant populations. What is your chief motivation for foraging?
Indigo Truitt 10/18/2019 8:57 AMI find joy in finding things, I feel a deeper appreciation for the item then if I were to just go out to a store and buy something -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Join An Outdoor ProjectHow well do you know the area you live in? In what ways is a deep knowledge of your surroundings -- known as a 'sense of place' -- important to you?
Indigo Truitt 10/18/2019 8:55 AMI've lived in the same general area my entire life so I can drive around for hours without ever being lost for more than a few minutes. I can appreciate knowing my surroundings, but I also enjoy the thrill of being in a new space and exploring -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Plant TreesHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Indigo Truitt 10/18/2019 8:48 AMIt's an outdoor exercise that forces you to slow down, work carefully and strongly, and be aware of the plant you are working with.