

Stacey Foreman
"To be mindful of my daily actions, on people, the planet, and my overall well-being."
Points Total
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- 0 This Week
- 959 Total
Participant Impact
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up to36meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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up to405minutesbeing mindful
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up to340minutesspent exercising
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up to460minutesspent outdoors
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up to15minutesspent learning
Stacey's Actions
Waste
Launch a Recycling Program
I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
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.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Nature
Support Local Pollinators
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 15 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 5 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Create Your Own Action
Reusable produce bags and bulk containers
My goal is to only use reusable produce bags (or no produce bags) when grocery shopping. Also, when I buy bulk, bring my own reusable containers. This reduces waste.
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Stacey Foreman 10/24/2018 8:44 AMThank you to all the team captains for coordinating this EcoChallenge and motivating us to try some new, healthy habits. I found a lot of value in participating.-
Melissa Walton Hendricks 10/24/2018 11:32 AMThank you for your participation, Stacey. You've rocked the challenge, and we're glad we could help inspire you!
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Reflection QuestionNature Practice Gratitude for EarthKathleen Dean Moore says that a sense of gratitude leads to a sense of moral obligation. Do you agree? How do we cultivate a sense of gratitude as individuals, and as a society?
Stacey Foreman 10/24/2018 8:41 AMI wouldn't use the phrase "moral obligation". Rather, I think a sense of gratitude leads to a connection with our environment, community, and people. That connection binds us in a way that fosters a desire to "do better" - which is rewarding for individuals and communities. Cultivating a sense of gratitude as individuals is fostered by moments of reflection. As a society, it is driven by open expressions of gratitude - both in words and actions. -
Reflection QuestionNature Explore My AreaHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?
Stacey Foreman 10/23/2018 12:22 PMWhen you make an effort to try a new experience outdoors, you often learn something new or appreciate something you previously took for granted. This appreciation translates to a more connected sense of place. -
Reflection QuestionFood Reduce Animal ProductsWhat do you think contributes to people in North America eating more meat than in other places, and what does this say about North American values and ways of living? How do we start shifting a meat-focused food culture?
Stacey Foreman 10/19/2018 7:28 AMI think there are many societal norms that contribute to our high meat consumption, but one of those, I believe, is how our fast food (and convenience food) industry makes meat-focused meals very inexpensive. And in our time-pressured society, we seem to focus more on eating quickly (which can be easier with meat-focused meals) than savoring cooking and meal times with each other. The shift, I believe, will come from us as a society valuing slowing down, valuing the health and environmental benefits of eating lower on the food chain, and shifting food production subsidies to support plant-based diets.-
Heather Hafer 10/23/2018 9:57 AMI love your response, and totally agree!
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Reflection QuestionSimplicity Eat MindfullyMindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How do your eating experiences differ when practicing mindfulness?
Stacey Foreman 10/16/2018 12:50 PMSo far, this has been the hardest daily challenge for me. Especially during lunch, since I bring my own lunch to work everyday and we don't currently have a break room in our office. So, I eat at my desk - which then makes it really hard not to look at my computer or phone when I eat. But when I stay committed to this, I find I enjoy and appreciate my meal more.
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Reflection QuestionNature Go for a Daily WalkHow do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
Stacey Foreman 10/15/2018 2:40 PM
More of my senses are stimulated when walking. When driving I can "drown out" the outside. But when walking, I feel and hear the crunch of leaves under my feet. I hear bird songs, dogs barking, kids laughing, music blaring, and the tamale guy yelling. I smell roses, wood stoves, cooking food, and the bakery. It is a much richer experience.-
Liz Zavodsky (EcoChallenge Staff) 10/15/2018 2:46 PMI love the crunch of leaves under my feet! Such a lovely sound. So glad you appreciate so much outdoors.
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Reflection QuestionNature Support Local PollinatorsWhy is it important to take care of pollinators?
Stacey Foreman 10/10/2018 6:21 PMWithout pollinators, we compromise our food production system. Food production declines and/or becomes a lot more expensive. Think about it. One in three bites of food we eat depends entirely on bees. This is just one example of nature providing an invaluable service to us that we can no longer afford to take for granted. -
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Stacey Foreman 10/10/2018 6:55 AMAfter having their mail forwarded to me during their vacation I started receiving a bunch of catalogs in the mail addressed to my parents. This challenge finally motivated me to request mailing list removals. Feels good. But I’m also a bit appalled that the standard response is that I may still get 2-3 more catalogs before the request is fully processed. What a waste of resources.