Nina Allen
10/23/2018 2:10 PM
No pollination=no food. It's a very simple equation. Plus, they sound nice buzzing around in the garden.
Nina Allen
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 923 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO19disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO6.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO6.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO855minutesspent learning
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UP TO53pounds of CO2have been saved
Nina's actions
Health
Know My health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Nature
Forage for My Food
I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 6 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Waste
Recycle Everything I Can
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 30 minutes researching and recycling all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will spend 6 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.
Nature
Support Local Pollinators
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 30 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.
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.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Waste
Visit a Waste Management Facility
I will spend at least 120 minutes visiting a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
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 QUESTIONNature Support Local PollinatorsWhy is it important to take care of pollinators?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity De-Clutter My HomeHow can you prevent yourself from accumulating more things in the future?
Nina Allen 10/23/2018 1:57 PMDon't buy them in the first place! It saves money and space. I find that as I get older, I need a lot less stuff.-
Julie Kuhn 10/23/2018 2:00 PMI try to ask myself if this is a want or a need? when you truly think about it, most often you skip the purchase. Though not a "tiny home" I live in an 830 square foot home. Limits your purchases due to the fact you have limited space :)
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Track my PurchasesWhat have you noticed about your purchases? Where are you inclined to make shifts, if any?
Nina Allen 10/23/2018 1:54 PMKnowing I was tracking my spending made me very careful about pulling out my wallet. I spent very little discretionary money during this challenge. Its been great!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Recycle Everything I CanWhat have you learned about what is accepted by local haulers for recycling, what you can drop off or ship to certain places, and what is not recyclable in your area? What is the most difficult part of recycling for you?
Nina Allen 10/23/2018 1:52 PMvisiting a recyle center was very eye-opening! I have been unknowingly contaminating the recycle system. When in doubt, throw it out. Those plastic containers pre-washed greens come in are NOT recyclable. I have stopped buying them. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable MugMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reuseable one but it's just hard to make the switch. Think about what stands in your way of making this a habit. By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
Nina Allen 10/23/2018 1:48 PMNot planning ahead when I leave my home or office leads me to buying drinks in single-use cups. I need to make sure I have a durable cup in my go bag before I leave the house. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Eco-friendly GardeningWhat are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Volunteer in my CommunityWhat is one thing you can do to help your community become more sustainable?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Insulate Water Pipes and Water HeaterHow do you think climate change will affect your region’s water supply? Think about the effects of weather, storms, salinity, and sea level rise, among other changes. How can you find out more about climate change’s impact to your region's water?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Forage for My FoodAmongst the motivations for foraging are: a source of food; means of income; connecting with nature; cultural tradition; or transmitting "local ecological knowledge, and a means for stewarding local and native plant populations" (McLain et al. 2012, 13). Which of these would be your chief motivation and why?
Nina Allen 10/23/2018 1:11 PMI want to steward local and native plants. Native and local grow better, and usually need less water during the summer months. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Choose LED BulbsChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! In what other ways can you exercise your civic duty to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions?
Nina Allen 10/17/2018 1:42 PMWalk instead of drive for short trips. Don't let the water run when I am brushing my teeth and washing my face.