Nancy Wang
10/17/2018 6:16 AM
It affect the way we interact with one another and a healthy community creates more thriving and success
Nancy Wang
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO2.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO80gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO307minutesspent learning
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UP TO405minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO90minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
Nancy's actions
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
Advocate for More Food Options
I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.
Health
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
I will spend 8 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Health
Know My health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will spend at least 1 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
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.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
I will spend 9 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Health
Learn More about Food Deserts
I will spend 9 minutes learning about food deserts and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Food
Meet My Local Farmers
I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those who produce my food in other regions of the world to make better choices when I shop.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will spend 10 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 10 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.
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.
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 QUESTIONHealth Take ControlHow do environmental health, community health, and your personal health intersect?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Learn More about Food DesertsWhat are the implications of access to nutritious food for a community?
Nancy Wang 10/17/2018 6:14 AMIt's important that the food that we eat everyday is clean and healthy. Nutritious food can help us live longer and make us happier -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Know My healthHow do you deal with the physical and emotional stress of the big problems we face? How can you help others cope?
Nancy Wang 10/17/2018 6:13 AMTalk to someone about your problem and take breaks and do something you enjoy -
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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater 5-Minute ShowersFive minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?
Nancy Wang 10/17/2018 6:10 AMDon't let water run when you are cooking, brushing your teeth, cleaning, etc -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Support Pollution ReductionWhat environmental factors affect human health in your region, and how do they affect it?
Nancy Wang 10/16/2018 6:22 AMThere are many environmental factors that affect out health negatively such as polluted air, food, and water. When we breathe polluted air it will affect out lungs and polluted water and food can lead to many health problems. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Learn About Local Environmental Justice ConcernsWho is most affected by environmental degration and/or environmental irresponsiblity in your community? How are they affected?
Nancy Wang 10/16/2018 6:18 AMThere are many types of environmental degration. One would be water degration, more than one forth of population on earth depends on fresh water to survive and many countries are already facing water shortage. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Go get a check upHow do you practice self care?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Advocate for More Food OptionsGiven the impact of pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers on both the natural world and our food systems, what do you think about the use of these products in agriculture?
Nancy Wang 10/16/2018 6:10 AMPesticides are known to pollute the environment and can lead to various disease when consumed. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Meet My Local FarmersWhen you know who produces your food, you are connecting personally to your complex regional food system. What are the advantages of knowing who produces your food and where it comes from? Do you think this might enable someone to advocate for a better quality of life for those who produce their food, both near and far?