I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and subscriptions.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Health
Take Control
I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.
COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 4 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not working or studying.
COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS
Waste
Complete a Recycler / Composter Training
I will sign up for a Recycler / Composter program in my area.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS
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?
Started a bit early so I could check out a park by my house. I've been meaning to go for a while. It was fantastic! "Explore My Area - I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area." challenge.
" Do you know what's in your tap water? What about your shampoo? What’s lurking in the cleaners underneath your sink? What pesticides are on your food? How about the farms, fracking wells and factories in your local area? Do you know what safeguards they use to protect your water, soil, air and your kids? Which large agribusinesses get your tax dollars and why? What are GMOs? What do they do to our land and water?"
I suggest you check out the Environmental Working Group at EWG.org.