Zoid Poterack
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 586 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO240minutesspent exercising
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UP TO210minutesspent learning
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UP TO270minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO24plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO8.8pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO20more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO13whole food mealsconsumed
Zoid's 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.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Community
Support Native Communities
I will use the resource links provided and spend 30 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 1 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.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Food
Join a Local CSA
I will sign up for a local CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture).
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will spend at least 30 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
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 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?
Zoid Poterack 10/24/2018 2:38 PMI did find that stores I go to a lot, like Target, collect soft plastics - not just grocery bags, but other soft plastics like bread bags, produce bags, and even zip-lock bags. It would be relatively easily for me to take those items to a recycling bin. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Join a Local CSADependable fresh food, better prices (cutting out carbon-heavy supply chain and grocery stores), supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these benefits (or others not listed here) inspire you the most?
Zoid Poterack 10/24/2018 9:50 AMI'm really looking forward to having seasonal, fresh produce that will inspire me to cook more and try different dishes. I love the idea of getting a variety depending on the season, and I'm hoping to get some produce I haven't cooked with before. The CSA I found also has a blog with recipes that I'm looking forward to trying! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Explore My AreaHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?
Zoid Poterack 10/10/2018 8:26 AMExploring a new hiking trail gave me a new appreciation for the part of Phoenix where I live. We have so many beautiful mountains and buttes! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Go PaperlessReducing your paper mail can be such a freeing action to take -- by reducing what is coming in, you can reduce what is going into the recycling bin too. How does it make you feel? What is the next step you will take to reduce your waste?
Zoid Poterack 10/09/2018 7:49 AMIt feels really good to know I'm not going to have a ton of paper bills in the mail anymore! I'm going to be more diligent about getting myself off mailing lists and paying past due bills so that I can reduce my paper mail even more.