Pete Van Horn
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 397 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO20minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO40minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO40minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0neighbormet
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
Pete's 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.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
I will spend 10 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
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.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 10 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Nature
Forage for My Food
I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Nature
Do Nature Activities
I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 10 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.)
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Nature
Support Local Pollinators
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 10 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.
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.
Community
Meet My Neighbors
I will meet 1 new neighbor(s) each day.
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 QUESTIONEnergy Online Energy AuditWhat most interested or surprised you about your own energy footprint?
Pete Van Horn 10/04/2018 8:35 AMthis is pretty easy as most power company websites had energy analysis. no real surprises as we have a new house and a lot of energy efficiency built into it. -
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?
Pete Van Horn 10/03/2018 1:15 PMThis one is tough...it's was good to go out and get info about toxic cleaners...which is most of the major brands we use everyday. The tough part will be replacing what I can with better non toxic alternatives. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Support Local PollinatorsWhy is it important to take care of pollinators?
Pete Van Horn 10/03/2018 1:03 PMAs a gardener and outdoorsman I am very aware of the pollinators and have done some research in the past and am part of a farm where we took acreage out of crop production and put it into a federal pollinator program. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Find Local Recycling DepotsOur 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?
Pete Van Horn 10/03/2018 1:01 PMit's pretty eye opening when you start to search how many options there are for recycling things -
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?