Hashtags are all the rage today. So when I see the work our university is trying to complete, I see the strength behind #SIUEcares and #IamSIUE.
Dana Wynn
"For me, sustainability is all about ability to endure."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 366 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO15disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO21plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO480minutesspent learning
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UP TO40minutesspent exercising
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UP TO2.0documentarieswatched
Dana's actions
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
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Health
Know My health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Transportation
Improve a Bus Stop
I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.
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.
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.
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.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 20 minute(s) each day.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 7 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Health
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
I will spend 120 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will spend at least 120 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteWhat concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
Dana Wynn 10/15/2018 11:40 AMI have anxiety when I think about the resources we continue to use at unsustainable rates and that once they are gone, they could be gone for good. I see sustainability initiatives like Mississippi Project VII continue to Flourish by getting communities excited to bring sustainability into their vocabulary and lives.
Hashtags are all the rage today. So when I see the work our university is trying to complete, I see the strength behind #SIUEcares and #IamSIUE. -
Dana Wynn 10/07/2018 6:32 AMI have been feeling amazing in my physical body and mind since I began to add a simple 1 mile(4x around the 0.0.25 mile path at the local park) run 3x per week. Two days I do a 30 minute yoga video and 1, I walk.
My pants are all fitting better and my boyfriend has noticed too. I am so happy I chose this challenge.-
Dana Wynn 10/08/2018 8:02 PM
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Dana Wynn 10/07/2018 6:27 AMNo plastics purchased on my monthly grocery trip. At Oktoberfest yesterday, I did have a few steins in German beer and had to buy a bottle of water to get something else into my system. But I recyled it after.
*Note* This event held by my parish could model after the Mississippi Earthtones Festival just a few weeks before and have some recycling warriors to guide ppl where to throw their
Using my reusablereusable stainless Yeti today all day. -
Dana Wynn 8/28/2018 5:32 PMJust finishing up some group work tasks. Invited 31 people to join our team today! -
Dana Wynn 8/23/2018 10:20 AMLooking for a documentary on Food Sovereignty. Any suggestions? -
Dana Wynn 8/20/2018 9:41 AMI am loving going through the different sections and updating actions I have done in the past! I am bummed and relieved all at the same time that daily challenge items are limited as are one-time challenges. I got through the transportation section and had already reached my limit on both. The reason I would like to go through and add more is to focus on new areas for self growth.
Perhaps I will just add the items I would like to work with anyway and make this a group-work activity.