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October 3 - October 24, 2018
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Coral Byrd

Legacy Health

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 390 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    2.0
    documentaries
    watched
  • UP TO
    38
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    26
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    480
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    30
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    20
    pounds
    waste composted
  • UP TO
    114
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Coral's actions

Nature

Forage for My Food

I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Eliminate Toxic Plastics

I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Support Local Pollinators

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 60 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Work from Home

I will work from home 4 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

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

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Compost Food Waste

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore My Area

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

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

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Smart Seafood Choices

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

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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    Coral Byrd 10/23/2018 9:40 AM
    I'm finding it hard to eliminate the plastics.  So much of our food comes wrapped in plastic at the grocery store, even vegetables, and if you order something from a deli you can't buy it without it being wrapped in plastic.  The challenge is definitely making me more aware of my choices, however.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Eliminate Toxic Plastics
    What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?

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    Coral Byrd 10/11/2018 10:19 AM
    OK, I admit it. I went to Burgerville today.  I didn't even think about it, and ordered a soda... that came in a cup with a polystyrene (number 6) lid and a straw.  This challenge is at least making me more aware of my choices, where before I wouldn't have even thought about it.  I will have to think about how I can eliminate the lid and straw - how can I do this without spilling it all over my car? hmmm.

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    Coral Byrd 10/04/2018 8:21 AM
    Completing my daily challenges takes some pre-planning, and I think that’s why a lot of people don’t live this way every day. But I enjoy being more mindful about my impact on the earth and my health.