Emily Brown
10/22/2018 2:41 PM
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Emily Brown
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 840 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO362gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO10meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO195minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO250minutesspent learning
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UP TO60minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO20plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Emily's actions
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
Health
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
I will spend 30 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
I will spend 30 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will spend at least 10 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
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.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Explore My AreaHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Fix Leaky FaucetsFixing leaky faucets is one of the tasks that we can easily put off until later. Good job on completing this action! How will you use the momentum from completing this action to increase your water efficiency?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Try a New Way to PrepCanning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. Just make sure to follow the canning and pickling guidelines from the USDA. What are some foods that you would like to preserve and enjoy later in the year?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Work-Life BalanceIs practicing work-life balance difficult to do? How does it feel when you first begin? How does this feel for you after 21 days?
Emily Brown 10/15/2018 1:05 PMI find this one easy! When I get off work, I try not to think about work problems until I clock in the next day. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Learn About Local Environmental Justice ConcernsWho is most affected by environmental degration and/or environmental irresponsiblity in your community? How are they affected?
Emily Brown 10/15/2018 1:05 PMAnimals can be severely affected by environmental irresponsibility because we are damaging their natural habitat. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Support Pollution ReductionWhat environmental factors affect human health in your region, and how do they affect it?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Find Local Recycling DepotsOur ability to recycle certain things ebbs and flows based upon many factors. Luckily there are places that accept uncommon things to recycle or dispose of in a less harmful way. What did you find when looking for places to recycle items that can't be recycled in your curbside bin?
Emily Brown 10/15/2018 1:03 PMThere are companies that will take your uncommon items and donate them to charity or repurpose them! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater 5-Minute ShowersFive minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?
Emily Brown 10/15/2018 11:09 AMI can turn off the water when I am conditioning or shampooing my hair and turn it back on to rinse. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my HomeTo what extent do you believe that environmental factors contribute to your own health or issues with health?
Emily Brown 10/15/2018 11:08 AMEnvironmental factors contribute a ton to our health! When we use more natural products, we are putting less harsh chemicals into and onto our bodies. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Join my Neighborhood AssociationHow can your community support inclusive decision making?
Emily Brown 10/15/2018 11:07 AMPeople in difficult situations (disability, unusual work hours, family obligations) are often left out of neighborhood association decisions because they can't make it to meetings. We can support inclusive decision making by making voting and speaking up more accessible. Using emails, apps, and mail as an alternative to in-person meetings can help make decision making available to everyone.