Mary McGovern
"To incorporate my eco challenges into my daily life through awareness and the ability to become flexible in my habits for the benefit of the environment!"
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO22milestraveled by foot
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UP TO14pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
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UP TO44plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO44minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO22milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO60minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO40minutesspent learning
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UP TO0.0minutesspent exercising
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UP TO1.0locally sourced mealconsumed
Mary's actions
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 1 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 0.65 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Simplicity
Meditate
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 2 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 45 minutes-minute walk outside each day.
Community
Express My Support
I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Nature
Support Local Pollinators
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 5 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
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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Mary McGovern 10/24/2018 7:13 PMPaper straws and recyclable cups from Down to Earth...ECO Aloha Spirit! -
Mary McGovern 10/24/2018 5:48 PMNice to have lunch in an eco friendly box with a biodegradable bag to carry it in...Go Aloha Spirit at Morning Glory -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Choose Clean/Renewable EnergyHow might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the shift to clean energy?
Mary McGovern 10/24/2018 1:08 PMI will work with Renee and Hannah to make sure our sites are offering green power/renewable energy options! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Explore My AreaHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?
Mary McGovern 10/24/2018 12:49 PMI take my dog barney on a few walks everyday, I get to know my neighbors, local businesses better than I would have if I didn't have him to get me out of the house. -
Mary McGovern 10/24/2018 12:25 PMFinal day! Go Green is the new black! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Support Pollution ReductionWhat environmental factors affect human health in your region, and how do they affect it?
Mary McGovern 10/24/2018 12:23 PMWhile we have less than other areas, air pollution is always a concern especially with the recent wildfires -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Plant an Herb GardenConsider the ways you can garden: a plot of land? a patio container? hanging basket? windowsill gardens? What would work best for your living situation and lifestyle?
Mary McGovern 10/24/2018 12:22 PMI'm in an apartment so the only way for me to garden is a windowsill garden -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Try a New Way to PrepCanning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. Just make sure to follow the canning and pickling guidelines from the USDA. What are some foods that you would like to preserve and enjoy later in the year?
Mary McGovern 10/23/2018 8:13 PMJenna taught both Julia and myself the basics of food preservation! I’m in Hawaii right now but would like to do more peppers, Jenna gave me a ton from her garden this year! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Buy From a Farmers MarketWhat is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?
Mary McGovern 10/23/2018 8:10 PMDefinitely buy from the farmers market more. I went to the one here in kakaako and it was great! -
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?
Mary McGovern 10/23/2018 8:03 PMReducing paper mail makes me happy! The less I have to shred the better!
The next step is to add more of my snail mail into my email.