Abi Hansen
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 474 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO9.0milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO9.0milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO230minutesspent exercising
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UP TO20minutesspent learning
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UP TO80minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO3.6pounds of CO2have been saved
Abi 's actions
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Waste
Visit a Waste Management Facility
I will spend at least 60 minutes visiting a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.
Community
Express My Support
I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Energy
Upgrade My Windows
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Transportation
Try Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 3 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 1.21 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Try CarpoolingWhat are the factors that influence your choice of transportation? These can include things like money, time, and convenience, as well as perceptions of danger or safety.
Abi Hansen 10/24/2018 8:05 PMTime and convenience are the biggest factors for choosing transportation. I really have to plan ahead to take the bus because it could add up to 30 minutes to the trip waiting at the bus stops. I do think it's safe, I just wish they came on exact, reliable times. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Abi Hansen 10/24/2018 8:02 PMToday I went to a group weight lifting class with my friend. We plan to try going to the gym together when we can so that it is more enjoyable. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Go for a Daily WalkHow do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
Abi Hansen 10/22/2018 2:42 PMWhen walking instead of driving, I notice a lot more of the small things, such as the birds singing, which makes my day a little better. -
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?
Abi Hansen 10/08/2018 7:45 AMI preserved apples by making and canning an apple pie filling. I would also like to can some of my jalapenos -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Upgrade My WindowsHow does improving your home's energy efficiency help you better live out your values?
Abi Hansen 10/08/2018 7:43 AMIf my home holds energy better, I will use less fuels to heat/cool it. This will decrease my carbon footprint