Teresa Oliver
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 506 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO9.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO9.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO100minutesspent exercising
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UP TO100minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO18plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO15pounds of CO2have been saved
Teresa's actions
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Food
Advocate for More Food Options
I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at my school, grocery market, or workplace.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Create Your Own Action
Drink More Water
I will drink at least 2 additional glasses of water per day.
Participant Feed
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Teresa Oliver 10/25/2017 2:34 PMAnd on the last day, I forced myself to make my doctor's appointment. Thanks for the reminder, EcoChallenge! -
Teresa Oliver 10/23/2017 10:57 AMMinor setbacks over the weekend but back at it today. Hopefully I can get a couple of these actions to stick after the challenge! -
Teresa Oliver 10/20/2017 10:13 AM"Buy less, choose well." ~ Vivienne Westwood -
Teresa Oliver 10/19/2017 10:23 AMSo proud of my teammates for keeping up with the EcoChallenge! We've crossed the halfway point so less than a week to go. High tens, ya'll! -
Teresa Oliver 10/18/2017 8:49 AMThis challenge is making me more inclined to take inventory of other actions in my life. I feel more changes coming! -
Teresa Oliver 10/13/2017 10:09 AM -
Teresa Oliver 10/12/2017 9:46 AMRemembering to bring my insulated mug to the coffee shop is easier said than done! Perhaps after the next two weeks it will actually stick. -
Teresa Oliver 10/09/2017 4:13 PMSuch a meaningful and relevant challenge! I'm excited to get started. Go Team Boly:Welch!!