Theresa Wiese

U.S. Bank

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
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480 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

30

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

90

minutes

of additional sleep
UP TO

54

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

22

pounds of CO2

have been saved

Theresa's actions

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

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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

Simplicity

De-Clutter My Home

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Healthy Sleep

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 15 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

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DAILY 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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Take Control

How do environmental health, community health, and your personal health intersect?

Theresa Wiese 10/23/2019 2:45 PM

My personal health is directly affected by the health of the environment around me. The healthier the community is, the more likely that there are opportunities to have better personal health through community activities.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Plant an Herb Garden

Consider the ways you can garden: a plot of land? a patio container? hanging basket? windowsill gardens? What would work best for your living situation and lifestyle?

Theresa Wiese 10/23/2019 2:43 PM

I planted mine in small containers that I can keep inside over the cold winters where I live.

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Theresa Wiese 10/23/2019 2:39 PM

It's hard to believe the ecochallenge is already coming to a close. I have become more aware of little steps I can make that add up to a bigger impact over time.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Switch to Cold Water

What do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?

Theresa Wiese 10/23/2019 2:37 PM

I will save that money for a rainy day fund - always good to have a little savings handy for the unexpected.

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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?

Theresa Wiese 10/23/2019 2:36 PM

I don't always have my reusable cup with me when I am on the go. I work around this by keeping reusable cups available at work and home, so I have one available most of the time.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
High Impact Action Track Reduce Single-Use Disposables

Bringing 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?

Theresa Wiese 10/22/2019 6:37 AM

I still use single serving packaged items for lunch due to the convenience and portion control. I could purchase larger packages and separate them into reusable smaller packages.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity De-Clutter My Home

How can you prevent yourself from accumulating more things in the future?

Theresa Wiese 10/21/2019 1:19 PM

I will try to be more mindful of acquiring new belongings. If I buy some new clothing, I will check my closet for other items that can be donated or repurposed.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Healthy Sleep

Consider how many hours of sleep you get now. How would you like to shift your sleep patterns? What are you finding works for you to be successful in this action?

Theresa Wiese 10/21/2019 1:16 PM

I need to work at getting myself to bed a little earlier during the week. By Friday, the sleep deficit can really drag you down!

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