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October 2 - October 23, 2019
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Denielle Zambrowsky

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"Be kind to everything"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 671 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1,080
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    300
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    45
    miles
    traveled by foot
  • UP TO
    1,530
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    15
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    1.0
    community event
    hosted or attended
  • UP TO
    540
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    120
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    2.0
    documentaries
    watched
  • UP TO
    93
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    45
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    90
    conversations
    with people

Denielle's actions

Transportation

Walk Instead

I will walk 5 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 4.02 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

I will watch 2 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 90 minute(s) each day.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Healthy Sleep

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Limit Social Media

I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 60 minute(s)

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DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion

I will spend 60 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 15 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Choose Clean/Renewable Energy

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Transportation

Learn More and Talk to My Friends

Access to public transportation is a social justice issue! I will learn about the need for public transportation in my community and tell 5 friends each day about the issue.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Host a House Party

I will host a house party with 5 friends and/or colleagues to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
    How might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the shift to clean energy?

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    Denielle Zambrowsky 10/22/2019 6:06 PM
    Show them how easy it can be and how simple we can make it! People struggle with putting in effort and if we can find he simple things to improve on it can get the ball rolling.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community Host a House Party
    How does environmental quality influence your sense of community?

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    Denielle Zambrowsky 10/22/2019 6:05 PM
    When the quality of my environment is pleasant to be in, it makes me want to be there and be apart. Getting together with my friends to walk around and check out local shops and parks, brings us together and pushes us to do something other than our norm.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Switch to Cold Water
    What do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?

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    Denielle Zambrowsky 10/22/2019 6:03 PM
    It will allow me to put more money towards my savings!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Go get a check up
    How do you practice self care?

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    Denielle Zambrowsky 10/22/2019 6:03 PM
    I always take care of myself before bed every night, making sure I give myself some time each night to relax, wash my face, stretch and be kind to myself.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
    How can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?

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    Denielle Zambrowsky 10/22/2019 6:02 PM
    I frequently sell my clothes to send hand stores where I can use my credit to buy new clothes. I really like this way because you can find unique treasures and I can get rid of things I don't wear anymore!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature Explore My Area
    How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?

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    Denielle Zambrowsky 10/22/2019 6:00 PM
    Spending more time outdoors allows you to see the little details. When you are in the car or any moving vehicle you have a barrier between you and the world around you. Physically being outside connects you to sounds and senses you can miss when you're traveling by car.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation Learn More and Talk to My Friends
    How has your access to various kinds of transportation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?

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    Denielle Zambrowsky 10/22/2019 5:59 PM
    Since I've started talking with my friends we've opened the discussion up about transportation. It's frustrating in Seattle because yes there is public transportation but bus lines only get you so far and if they do get you there it takes about triple the amount of time due to the frequent stops and transfers you have to make. It's a hard balance and I wish it was more reasonable because then more people would opt for it. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation Walk Instead
    Half of all trips made in the US are three miles or less; 72% of them are driven. Do you feel that this fact applies to you? If so, how might you incorporate more muscle-powered transportation in your daily life?

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    Denielle Zambrowsky 10/22/2019 5:57 PM
    I love to bike, and fortunately I like only a couple miles from the grocery store. I also frequently walk with my roommate around the neighborhood to take her dog out. I really enjoy walking everywhere - I like to see different little details about my surroundings.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity Limit Social Media
    Social media can keep us connected with loved ones, make us laugh, and help us to learn new things. It can also take more time than we realize or intend to give. After doing this action for a few days, how do you feel? What do you notice?

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    Denielle Zambrowsky 10/22/2019 5:55 PM
    Social media is something I grew up having, and as it's become more popular I feel myself getting lost in it. I've been trying for a while to cut back on my time spent browsing and I've been feeling good. I feel like I'm more focused on what's happening now in front of me instead of my screen.
  • 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?

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    Denielle Zambrowsky 10/22/2019 5:53 PM
    I would like to shift my sleep patterns to give them at least 8 hours of sleep a night. In college it was common for me to stay up late and get up early for class - it was difficult to keep up with as I've gotten older and I find I am much more efficient throughout the day when I get more sleep.