

Christine Gackle
"Im excited to grow more this month. I have some goals I have been wanting to achieve but have not been motivated to do so. I am hoping this will push me to accomplish and instill some new habits. "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 120 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO60gallons of waterhave been saved
Christine's actions
Create Your Own Action
Stretch
I will stretch or do yoga daily
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.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.
Waste
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.
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.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 15 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 15 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Christine Gackle 10/08/2018 10:41 AMDeseert is a tough thing for me to give up. I can work towards making my own goodies and buying things in foil for my sweet tooth. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterFive minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?
Christine Gackle 10/08/2018 10:39 AMFigure out how to do this when I need to wash my hair.... That will be challenging. -
Christine Gackle 9/27/2018 11:07 AMIm excited to try to eat less meat, go outside daily (hopefully not too much rain), and as simple as it seems I think quick showers will be tough for me.-
Sasha Pollack 9/27/2018 5:05 PM
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