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October 3 - October 24, 2018
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Barbara Norris

Asheville Area Episcopal Youth

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 269 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    195
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    30
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    4.0
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    18
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables

Barbara's actions

Waste

Advocate For More Food Packaging Options

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Track my Purchases

I will spend 10 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns

I will spend 5 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 15 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

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  • Barbara Norris's avatar
    Barbara Norris 10/24/2018 12:12 PM
    I have been passionate about preserving resources since the '70's. I started by using canvas bags for grocery shopping (still have those humongous bags because they are STURDY, though when full, impossible to lift.)