Kristen Tetrick
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,173 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO1.0conversationwith a person
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO86milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO160minutesspent learning
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UP TO510minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1,080minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO454pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO18whole food mealsconsumed
Kristen's actions
Nature
Forage for My Food
I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
Nature
Support Local Pollinators
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 30 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.
Community
Host a House Party
I will host a house party with 1 friends and/or colleagues to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 7 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Simplicity
Meditate
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 30 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
I will spend 30 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
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.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Waste
Launch a Recycling Program
I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.
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.
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
Do Nature Activities
I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 30 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
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.
Create Your Own Action
Take a course on sustainable plastic packaging.
Goal: To learn about the types of single-use packaging and develop a buying guide for my company based on what I learn.
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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Kristen Tetrick 10/24/2018 8:55 AMI wish this challenge lasted a full 30 days! It took me about a week to get into the habit of completing all of my challenges. The hardest one to make a daily habit was to spend 30 minutes in nature. However, since I've been prioritizing it, I've been enjoying this part of my day so much. I've been increasing my walks and feeling great. Thanks NWEI!! -
Kristen Tetrick 10/24/2018 8:50 AMToday's the last day of the challenge! Good luck to everyone to continue their efforts going forward! -
Kristen Tetrick 10/24/2018 8:47 AMI read this great article today about how to reduce waste. Let's all make efforts towards #wastenotwednesday this week and every week!
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/voraciously/wp/2018/10/09/how-can-you-stop-wasting-so-much-food-the-beard-foundation-wants-to-teach-you/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.0cb99f73e6a0 -
Kristen Tetrick 10/23/2018 8:46 PMHey everyone: How many daily challenges will you continue after the October challenge is over? What are they?-
Marianne Greco 10/24/2018 8:21 AMKristen,
I made a list of all my daily challenges and will continue them going forward. Being part of this community and the Slow Food team these past few weeks was such fun and I learned a lot to elevate my good intentions into new habits. Thanks to all and to NWEI for this platform.
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"Yesterday I was clever and wanted to change the world.
Today I am wise and am changing myself."
(Persian Poet, Jalal alDin Rumi, 1207 - 1273)
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Kristen Tetrick 10/23/2018 8:53 AMI have been loving this challenge. I think my favorite new habit is the happiness notes. I need to set myself a daily reminder to note three things I am grateful for. I don't want to forget when the challenge is over!-
Marianne Greco 10/23/2018 3:05 PMMISS YOU ALL ALREADY
Yes, and I am going to miss the comaraderie, the information and the inspiration found here on the Slow Food Team and all the ECO Challengers who shared their posts. I especially loved seeing what people are doing all over the world in their own kitchens, backyards, and communities.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Work from HomeIt takes the average worker in the United States 26 minutes to travel to work. One way to fix long commutes would be to make cities more affordable. An even simpler option: promote the use of telework. Are you in an industry that would allow you to work from home? What are some obstacles you might find yourself facing while working from home?
Kristen Tetrick 10/23/2018 8:51 AMI love working from home. I still come to the office, but my productivity is so much higher when I work from my home office. It's something I am going to try and do more often. At least twice a week would be ideal for me! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Host a House PartyHow does environmental quality influence your sense of community?
Kristen Tetrick 10/22/2018 9:04 AMIt feels good to get others together to talk about an environmental topic. For this gathering we are hosting a screening of Wasted! to discuss food waste and how we can personally get involved to address it. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Forage for My FoodAmongst the motivations for foraging are: a source of food; means of income; connecting with nature; cultural tradition; or transmitting "local ecological knowledge, and a means for stewarding local and native plant populations" (McLain et al. 2012, 13). Which of these would be your chief motivation and why?
Kristen Tetrick 10/22/2018 9:01 AMI must say that even after researching where I could forage for food, I don't really think I'm motivated to actually do it. It's interesting to see the places in my city where trees are located on public land to pick from, but I'm probably not ever going to do that. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Forage for My FoodAmongst the motivations for foraging are: a source of food; means of income; connecting with nature; cultural tradition; or transmitting "local ecological knowledge, and a means for stewarding local and native plant populations" (McLain et al. 2012, 13). Which of these would be your chief motivation and why?
Kristen Tetrick 10/22/2018 9:01 AMI must say that even after researching where I could forage for food, I don't really think I'm motivated to actually do it. It's interesting to see the places in my city where trees are located on public land to pick from, but I'm probably not ever going to do that. -
Kristen Tetrick 10/21/2018 5:22 PMThe family had an awesome day exploring in the mountains today. We went to a new trail we've never been to and brought a picnic lunch. This challenge has definitely been the catalyst to incorporating more mindfulness into my life. It's benefitting the whole family. Does anyone know when the next EcoChallenge is?-
Monica Martin 10/22/2018 7:50 AMI'm excited to hear that there will be another challenge....
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