Crystal Martin
10/12/2018 11:05 AM
Sometimes it may be easier to just grab a bottle while you are out but if you plan ahead it makes it way easier! I keep an extra reusable bottle in my car!
Crystal Martin
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 691 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO44disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO4.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO40meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO660minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO90minutesspent learning
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UP TO60minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO66plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO22pounds of paperhave been saved
Crystal's actions
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
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
Choose Two-Sided Printing
I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper each day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Health
Healthy Sleep
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
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.
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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Crystal Martin 10/24/2018 12:22 PMCongrats Columbia Bank! We made a difference! -
Crystal Martin 10/23/2018 1:10 PMTomorrow is our last day. Great job everyone! -
Crystal Martin 10/16/2018 10:51 AMLet's keep going strong!! -
Crystal Martin 10/15/2018 10:47 AMOver half done with the challenge! How is everyone going? -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile water bottles serve an important role in places for health and safety, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. Can you identify the barriers in making this a new habit? How can you set yourself up for success in making this a permanent change?
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Andres Alegria 10/12/2018 11:12 AMThe barriers to making it a new habit is how much easier it is to use a water bottle. You can start filling up your reusable water bottle at night and taking it when you leave to work or school.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Go PaperlessReducing your paper mail can be such a freeing action to take -- by reducing what is coming in, you can reduce what is going into the recycling bin too. How does it make you feel? What is the next step you will take to reduce your waste?
Crystal Martin 10/12/2018 11:04 AMNext step is to see if I can figure out how to bring recycling into my apartment ocmplex! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Choose Two-Sided PrintingChoosing two-sided printing can be an easy adjustment on your computer settings. How can you help others make this same switch? Can it be encouraged company wide?
Crystal Martin 10/12/2018 11:04 AMI have shown others how easy it is to just adjust your settings so that it defaults to two-sided printing, that way I don't forget! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable MugMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reuseable one but it's just hard to make the switch. Think about what stands in your way of making this a habit. By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
Crystal Martin 10/12/2018 11:03 AMSometimes it may be easier to just grab a cub while you are out but if you plan ahead it makes it way easier! I keep an extra reusable mug in my car! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Collect Rain WaterTrace the water that flows down the drain from your house to the largest body of water nearby. What is the route it takes?
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Crystal Martin 10/10/2018 12:57 PMStill going strong! It may not feel as if you are doing much, but every little bit counts!