Jill Punches
"Making the world a better place to support the people and planet I love."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 246 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO20minutesspent exercising
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
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UP TO20minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO2.0poundswaste composted
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UP TO4.0more servingsof fruits and vegetables
Jill's actions
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will spend at least 15 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
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
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Waste
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.
Nature
Join An Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.
Health
Take Control
Both system and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
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.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.
Health
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
I will spend 30 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Create Your Own Action
Practice Mindfulness and Meditate
This is for self-care.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use Reusable BagsWhat do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reuseable one with you? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to establish this a successful habit?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Compost Food WasteNew to composting? Be sure to check out the action resource links to learn tips and more about it. As you transition from throwing food away to composting, what do you notice about how much you are tossing? Do you know how your compost will be used and the benefits it has on the environment?
Jill Punches 10/03/2018 2:32 PMThe trick about composting is getting the rest of the family to start doing it. -
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?
Jill Punches 10/03/2018 1:14 PMI don't eat a lot of meat. I put a pea protein powder in my daily smoothie as an alternative to meat. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Go get a check upHow do you practice self care?
Jill Punches 10/03/2018 1:09 PMI run and practice mindfulness and spend time creating positive change with friends. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Jill Punches 10/03/2018 8:55 AMPracticing gratitude helps me take a step back and reflect more on what is important. -
Jill Punches 10/03/2018 8:36 AMI am going to make an effort to compost regularly during this challenge.