Holly Irion
4/15/2022 10:52 AM
Even though I use a reusabe water bottle at work, I use plastic water bottles at home. I should just stop buying cases of bottled water and get a water filtration system
Holly Irion
"“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.” - J.R.R. Tolkien"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 484 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1,420minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO560gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO56meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO1,420minutesnot spent in front of a screen
Holly's actions
Climate & Ecosystems
Reduce Single-Use Plastics
SDG #14 & 15
Throughout the day, I will note the single-use plastics I use and consider the reusable options available to me.
Economy & Communities
Mend Clothing
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will mend a piece of clothing for myself, family or friends.
Education & Livelihood
Work-Life Balance
SDG #8 Work & Economy
During the workday, I will schedule time for daily rest during work days to practice work-life balance.
Economy & Communities
Create A Readiness Plan
SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure
I will develop a readiness plan for my household in the event of an emergency.
Basic Needs & Security
Know Your Produce
SDG #2 Zero Hunger
I will visit ewg.org to learn about and use their Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen produce lists.
Basic Needs & Security
Take 5-Minute Or Less Showers
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.
Basic Needs & Security
Reduce Animal Product Consumption
SDG #2 Zero Hunger
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Health & Equity
Spend Time Outside
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, or practicing gratitude for nature.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsWhat plastic or single-use items do you regularly use? What did you substitute or could be substituted?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & SecurityWith 5-minute or less showers reducing your water footprint, what do you plan to add next to your water conservation habits?
Holly Irion 4/04/2022 8:14 AMI plan to hold off on running the dishwasher and washing machine until they're full. -
Holly Irion 3/30/2022 5:00 AMI believe this is my third time doing this challenge. Some of these things were easier done when I was working from home, but I am excited about the challenge!