Emily Barnes
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 325 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO9.0plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO16disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO8.0whole food mealsconsumed
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UP TO810minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO30minutesspent outdoors
Emily's actions
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Water
Say No to Plastic Straws
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Emily Barnes 10/03/2018 7:50 AMBy practicing gratitude, my peers are valued and recognized for their hard work. This can create a cycle of offering gratitude, which will make each individual work smarter and more efficiently.