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October 3 - October 24, 2018
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Samantha Proffitt

SU Student Life River Hawk Recyclers

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 276 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    20
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    60
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    30
    minutes
    spent outdoors

Samantha's actions

Food

Locally-Sourced Meals

I will source 3 meal(s) each day from local producers.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Join a Local CSA

I will sign up for a local CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture).

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Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

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Food

Meet My Local Farmers

I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those who produce my food in other regions of the world to make better choices when I shop.

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Nature

Explore My Area

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

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Health

Learn More about Food Deserts

I will spend 60 minutes learning about food deserts and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

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Food

Try a New Way to Prep

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

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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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Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

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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.

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Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

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Waste

Find Local Recycling Depots

I will spend at least 20 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

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DAILY 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
    Health Learn More about Food Deserts
    What are the implications of access to nutritious food for a community?

    Samantha Proffitt's avatar
    Samantha Proffitt 10/02/2018 1:18 PM
    Health, primarily - lack of healthy and fresh food options lends to processed food which leads to unhealthy eating habits.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature Explore My Area
    How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?

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    Samantha Proffitt 10/02/2018 1:16 PM
    By learning how you impact the spaces around you, and how they impact your own well-being.
  • 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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    Samantha Proffitt 10/02/2018 1:12 PM
    I'd like to try to go to bed earlier instead of wasting time watching TV before bed. Maybe sit in bed reading more.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Try a New Way to Prep
    Canning 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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    Samantha Proffitt 10/02/2018 1:11 PM
    tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, beets