Heather Webb
4/21/2023 3:34 PM
I'm thinking of walking to and from work - that would only be 4.2 miles/day. As long as I keep my bag light, it shouldn't be a problem.
Heather Webb
"Always looking to leave the Earth better than I've found it."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 710 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO270gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO35meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO4.0milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO4.0milestraveled by foot
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UP TO980minutesspent exercising
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UP TO445minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO275minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO1.2pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO42more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO25whole food mealsconsumed
Heather's actions
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water a day or 270 (1,020 L) gallons of water a month per faucet.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Energy
Upgrade My Windows
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Energy
Heat and Cool Naturally
I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 1 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Health
Joyful Movement
I will spend 30 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 10 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
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
Whole Food Lifestyle
I will enjoy 6 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 6 meatless meal(s) and/or 6 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
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 QUESTIONTransportation Walk InsteadHalf of all trips made in the US are three miles or less; 72% of them are driven. Does this statistic describe your own transportation habits? If so, how might you incorporate more muscle-powered transportation in your daily life?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Go for a Daily WalkHow do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
Heather Webb 4/21/2023 3:33 PMAbsolutely! I love to check out the architecture in our historic town, and all of the ways my neighbors are using their spaces.
The sounds of the birds lately have been wonderful for stress reduction, too. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Heather Webb 4/21/2023 3:32 PMI think that it helps me see the positive things in life. It's too easy to get caught up in all of the obstacles. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Heather Webb 4/21/2023 3:31 PMMy cousin and I joined an online challenge together. She lives in another state, but this enables us to talk while we walk and feel like we're still together. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Whole Food LifestyleMichael Pollan states that “it is better to pay the grocer (our edit: or the farmer!) than the doctor.” What are your thoughts on this assertion?
Heather Webb 4/21/2023 3:29 PMThis is so true. I was stressed at my last job, and wasn't eating very well (fast food). My blood work came back so bad that the doctor didn't even want me to leave her office. I'd never had an issue before then.
I left that job, and began to have time to cook at home and enjoy healthy meals again. My blood work is looking good now! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Heat and Cool NaturallyWhat are other ways you could use the power of the sun to reduce your own environmental footprint?
Heather Webb 4/21/2023 3:26 PMI lucked out and bought a house with solar panels. My car happens to be a plug-in hybrid, so all of my in-town travel has been on solar power, unless I walk (even better!).
I'm going to switch out my gas water heater to an electric one soon - all that is left is heat. I'll find a way! -
Heather Webb 4/20/2023 3:23 PMI was surprised to learn how my efforts towards living a "greener" life has grown. This challenge helped me refocus and look at things with a clear mindset. I often pick one thing to change in my life at a time. Once that becomes habit, I move on to the next. I do think that we should be able to pick more categories; there seems to be a limit.
I was proud of all of the items that I could tick off that I was already doing, and grateful that this challenge pushed me to address my dripping showerhead.