Marta Lilly
10/22/2018 9:40 AM
it helps me focus on what I want out of life.
Marta Lilly
"I'm going to do stuff and win stuff!"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 461 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO45minutesspent learning
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UP TO30minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO88pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO6.0more servingsof fruits and vegetables
Marta's actions
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Nature
Support Local Pollinators
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 30 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.
Nature
Forage for My Food
I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
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.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Energy
Heat and Cool Naturally
I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.
Energy
Power Down the Computer
I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
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.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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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Marta Lilly 10/23/2018 12:04 PMThis time has flown by, but I realized that several small changes can add up! I'm proud of everyone for making an effort to make the earth a bit healthier, -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Explore My AreaHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?
Marta Lilly 10/22/2018 9:34 AMI walk slowly with my daughter and she notices aspects of nature that I don't. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Choose LED BulbsChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! In what other ways can you exercise your civic duty to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Turn it offHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Marta Lilly 10/16/2018 1:03 PMI believe most of our local energy is hydro- and the creation of local dams has had significant impact on local cultures and salmon. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth More Fruits and VeggiesWhat do you think contributes to people in North America eating more meat than any other places, and what does this say about North American values and ways of living? How can we start shifting from a meat-focused food culture to a more plant-based one?
Marta Lilly 10/16/2018 12:58 PM
Eating meat was a signifier of wealth that Americans have taken to extreme. I think people could try to understand how a plant-based diet will lead to better health and well-being. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Power Down the ComputerWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Switch to Cold WaterWhat do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Heat and Cool NaturallyWhat are other ways you could use the power of the sun to reduce your own environmental footprint?