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October 3 - October 24, 2018
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Christina Oleykowski

Hainesport School

"To help the world become a better place. "

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 444 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    10
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    270
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    36
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables

Christina's actions

Health

Eliminate Toxic Plastics

I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Work-Life Balance

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Find Local Recycling Depots

I will spend at least 10 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Practice Gratitude for Earth

I will spend 15 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

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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    Christina Oleykowski 10/15/2018 3:01 PM
    My challenge are all going well. The positive shift is something that everyone needs to incorporate into their daily routine. 

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    Christina Oleykowski 10/11/2018 4:49 PM
    The latest climate change news isn't good. 
    https://www.nytimes.com/section/climate
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Find Local Recycling Depots
    Our ability to recycle certain things ebbs and flows based upon many factors. Luckily there are places that accept uncommon things to recycle or dispose of in a less harmful way. What did you find when looking for places to recycle items that can't be recycled in your curbside bin?

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    Christina Oleykowski 10/11/2018 6:18 AM
    I will be needing a place to dispose of old tires on their wheels so I looked for tire recycling places near me. I was pleasantly surprised that Hainesport has a place.
    Here is the link for it:  http://www.americyclenj.com/

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Happiness
    How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?

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    Christina Oleykowski 10/08/2018 3:24 PM
    Looking at the positive in life really improves my mood. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Eliminate Toxic Plastics
    What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?

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    Christina Oleykowski 10/08/2018 3:21 PM
    I'm doing very good in this category. Once you start it's like second nature. 

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    Christina Oleykowski 10/08/2018 3:08 PM
    Be aware of dripping faucets and lawn hoses.  Big water thieves!!!!

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    Christina Oleykowski 10/08/2018 2:43 PM
    I must be honest, it was a bit hard to remember to check in this weekend. Better next one!!!

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    Christina Oleykowski 10/02/2018 1:22 PM
    Along with our many students and staff that joined the EcoChallenge, I am very excited to be a part of Hainesport's team.

    In the past, I was instrumental in our school's involvement in a plastic bag recycling project which was coordinated by our county. It was very rewarding knowing that what was recycled by our school would be made into Trax decking material. 
    I look forward to seeing the results of this challenge at the end of October.

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    Christina Oleykowski 10/02/2018 6:55 AM
    Our Hainesport Science students are very enthused about participating in the Eco Challenge.