Amy VS

ThinkShout

"Replace "can't" with "do I want to?"s. When doing so, I often surprise myself with my own strength and determination."

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
708 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

16

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

151

miles

not traveled by car
UP TO

140

miles

traveled by bike
UP TO

570

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

207

pounds of CO2

have been saved

Amy's actions

Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Avoid refined sugar

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Work from Home

I will work from home 2 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Improve a Bus Stop

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Go by Bike

I will commute by bike 10 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 12.7 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Improve a Bus Stop

How can you advocate for transportation systems which minimize environmental impact while also meeting human needs?

Amy VS 10/24/2018 3:04 PM

There are 3 bus stops right next to my house and I was able to improve one of them. I've got two more to go... If the bus stops are clean, welcoming, and have more info about the service on display, perhaps more people will be encouraged to take public transit!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Work from Home

It takes the average worker in the United States 26 minutes to travel to work. One way to fix long commutes would be to make cities more affordable. An even simpler option: promote the use of telework. Are you in an industry that would allow you to work from home? What are some obstacles you might find yourself facing while working from home?

Amy VS 10/24/2018 9:36 AM

Yes, thankfully my company offers telework options. I work with such remarkable people and often I find I want to come into the office just to be and interact with them in person. I think that would be my biggest WFH struggle - feeling disconnected by the lack of in-person interaction with my wonderful coworkers.

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Amy VS 10/18/2018 2:10 PM

It fills me with joy to be part of an eco-conscious team of individuals, each doing our part to make the world a better place. <3

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Choose Organic Ingredients

Can organic farming feed the world? Which side of the argument do you fall on? Why?

Amy VS 10/18/2018 2:07 PM

Absolutely, organic farming can feed the world. We're already throwing away loads of good produce, which is unfortunate and can go to programs like soup kitchens and such. Also, pesticides are harmful for our soil so the more we use them the more likely we'll run out of farm capable land. Organic farming is definitely a solution.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Exercise Daily

How can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?

Amy VS 10/11/2018 12:03 PM

Fortunately, I surround myself with friends who prioritize both quality time together and spending time in nature. It's all about scheduling plans to do so in one's calendar and sticking to it.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units

What inspires you to act on sustainable energy and other energy issues?

Amy VS 10/09/2018 5:56 PM

Every little bit makes a difference, and the difference starts at home - so I hear in any case. I do it because I care about living a damn good life on a happy and healthy planet.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Go by Bike

How do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience differ while walking, riding transit, biking or driving?

Amy VS 10/09/2018 5:54 PM

It feels great to be a part of a mass of bikes commuting into work everyday. It's been such a good way to wake myself up in the morning and decompress after a day of work. Not to mention, biking makes my commute faster since I would practically be in a parking lot the entire way home if I drove.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Avoid refined sugar

Before you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?

Amy VS 10/09/2018 11:28 AM

I've done this sort of challenge before and know that yes, I am 'addicted' to sugar. Even just this morning, I reached for food with sugar in it and had to remind myself of this goal and consciously put the food back where it was. Tricky stuff! Ultimately, I feel so much better when I'm sugar free.

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