Courtney Groszhans
"To make a difference and preserve the beautiful Earth. "
POINTS TOTAL
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- 222 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO6.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO80gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO27milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO27milestraveled by foot
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UP TO20minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO1.0plastic strawnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO19pounds of CO2have been saved
Courtney's actions
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 1 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.
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.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 3 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 2.07 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Simplicity
Meditate
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 10 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.
Participant Feed
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Walk InsteadHalf of all trips made in the US are three miles or less; 72% of them are driven. Do you feel that this fact applies to you? If so, how might you incorporate more muscle-powered transportation in your daily life?
Courtney Groszhans 10/22/2018 10:00 AMNo, this does not apply to me. I always try to walk everywhere, as it will help the Earth and also count for my exercise! A lot of people would think it was strange to walk as much as I did and not drive, but that's okay because I enjoy it! -
Courtney Groszhans 10/22/2018 9:59 AMCold weather in the morning, led to a brisk walk! Happy Monday Everyone! -
Courtney Groszhans 10/17/2018 1:12 PMUsed my new reusable cup today! I bought it last week for the ECOchallenge and have saved 5 cups from going to a landfill! -
Courtney Groszhans 10/16/2018 12:02 PMWas mindful on the fourth floor terrace, it was very nice and peaceful! Gave me an extra charge to focus on my work! -
Courtney Groszhans 10/15/2018 11:18 AMHappy Monday Everyone! I didn't use a straw last week, I have been walking to work and I started taking 5 minute showers. Need to work on the mindfulness everyday though! -
Courtney Groszhans 10/11/2018 10:10 AMI bought a new reusable mug yesterday and I have already saved two cups from going to a landfill, it feels good!