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October 7 - October 28, 2020
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Melanie Joy Clarke

Starbucks Coffee Company

"Champion Harmony"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 726 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    community event
    hosted or attended
  • UP TO
    120
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    23
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    695
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    60
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    870
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    780
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen

Melanie Joy's actions

Nature

Do Nature Activities

Do at Home

I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 45 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion

Do at Home

I will spend 60 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

Do at Home

I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

Do at Home

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

Do at Home

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

Do at Home

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Join An Outdoor Project

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community while observing best practices in my region for not spreading COVID-19.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature Join An Outdoor Project
    How well do you know the area you live in? In what ways is a deep knowledge of your surroundings -- known as a 'sense of place' -- important to you?

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    Melanie Joy Clarke 10/28/2020 10:32 AM
    Florida chapter of PFS hosted a CleanUp Scavenger Hunt on Oct 24&25.  Some great participation across and outside of the state.  
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature Do Nature Activities
    What did you observe while spending time outside -- through sight, sound, smell and/or touch?

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    Melanie Joy Clarke 10/28/2020 10:30 AM
    Being outside is so recharging.  Thank goodness the weather here in Orlando is cooling a little to make it easier to be outside for longer periods of time.  Plenty of walks with the dog!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
    How can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?

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    Melanie Joy Clarke 10/13/2020 10:14 AM
    There's so much I didn't know about not just about the materials harvested for clothing, but also the waste by-product from manufacturing the finished clothing and shipping to retail etc.  I happen to love retro style so it is fairly easy for me to enjoy already used clothing options.  We really need to unlock the potential of hemp!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity Less Screen Time
    What did you notice in implementing this challenge? Was it hard to choose other activities over screen time? How did you decide to spend your time?

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    Melanie Joy Clarke 10/12/2020 10:16 AM
    Skipping the TV news in the morning for a radio recap instead
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Reduce Animal Products
    Why do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our planet and other people?

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    Melanie Joy Clarke 10/12/2020 10:15 AM
    Avocado toast for breakfast and split pea soup (no ham) with truffle oil for lunch.  Can't seem to get the vegan thing in, but this meatless bit is easier than I thought.  

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    Melanie Joy Clarke 10/08/2020 7:12 AM
    Meatless once a day... I think lentils are my new jam! 😁

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    Melanie Joy Clarke 10/07/2020 7:32 AM
    HERE WE GO!   Day 1 and off to a good start.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Exercise Daily
    How can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?

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    Melanie Joy Clarke 10/07/2020 6:00 AM
    Atlas dog loves to be included in anything, but especially loves adventures.  I'll be taking more nature walks and trying out new parks with him during (and after) this challenge.  

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    Melanie Joy Clarke 10/06/2020 11:09 AM
    Had a great conversation with the chapters of PFS today.  Excited to see so many participating in this EcoChallenge.   

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    Melanie Joy Clarke 10/05/2020 11:51 AM
    Love EcoChallenge!  It is so similar to JouleBug app, but web based and more large team event friendly.  Let's do some good and have some fun!