Taylor Obert
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,098 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO44milestraveled by foot
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UP TO128pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO44disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1,140minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO132milestraveled by bus
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UP TO2.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO176milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO45minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO720gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO420minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO2.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO5.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
Taylor's actions
Transportation
Advocate for Greener Vehicles
I will spend at least 60 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.
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 a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 2 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 2.41 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 6 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 3.39 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 2 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.
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.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
I will spend 60 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
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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Taylor Obert 10/24/2018 6:54 AMI can't wait for next spring so I can plant some bee friendly plants/flowers, install a rain barrel and put mulch in my garden so I can lessen the amount of water I use! -
Taylor Obert 10/24/2018 6:52 AMHow is this the last day already?? -
Taylor Obert 10/18/2018 5:56 AMI can't believe there are only six days left! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my HomeTo what extent do you believe that environmental factors contribute to your own health or issues with health?
Taylor Obert 10/17/2018 12:14 PMI think air pollution negatively effects our lungs and skin even if it's not noticed on a daily basis. Small amounts of damage over a long period of time is a huge concern. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Watch a Documentary about Food SovereigntyHow does food sovereignty address the complex agrarian transition to modern food systems?
Taylor Obert 10/17/2018 12:13 PMI think more people need to learn to be a little more self sufficient when it comes to their food intake. Learn how to bake their own bread and grow even a few vegetables. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Use Public TransitThe US spends roughly 20% of its federal budget on defense. In contrast, 2% goes to education, 20% goes to social security and 3% goes to transportation infrastructure. Do these numbers surprise you at all? Why or why not?
Taylor Obert 10/17/2018 12:11 PMIt's all about who is in charge of this country. No, the numbers don't surprise me because that's how it has always been and unless someone who has real life experience in those areas and are passionate in those areas, there isn't going to be an actual solution. -
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?
Taylor Obert 10/17/2018 12:09 PMI think it's hard because a lot of cities in the US are spread out so wide that instead of walking a few blocks to the store and back, it ends up being a few miles. You can't bring your kids and a family's worth of groceries two miles to the grocery store and back. Also, there aren't as many bike lanes or bus routes as there seem to be in other modern countries. -
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?
Taylor Obert 10/17/2018 12:05 PMIt makes me feel good knowing I'm reducing my waste. Plus, I can choose what reusable mug I use by my mood for the day.. What's better than that?? -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Install a Low-Flow ShowerheadHow can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?
Taylor Obert 10/17/2018 12:04 PMMaking sure proper maintenance is done to prevent major issues down the road. -
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?
Taylor Obert 10/17/2018 12:03 PMA summer garden and a windowsill garden would be the most cohesive to create with my lifestyle.