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2020 People's Ecochallenge

October 7 - October 28, 2020

Katy Ferguson

HP Boise

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
766 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

465

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

30

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

250

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

17

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

16

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill

Katy's actions

Simplicity

Family Game Hour

Do at Home

I will spend quality time with family and friends by playing low-tech game(s) and/or through the spirit of imagination.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Research Impact Investing

Do at Home

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and determine if it is right for me.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Research My Investment Portfolio

Do at Home

I will find out what stocks and bonds are in my investment account portfolio to determine if they align with my values (e.g. environmental, social responsibility, community).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Core Values

Do at Home

We may find more meaning and joy in life when our actions are aligned with our personal values. I will determine what my top 3-5 core values are so that I can better align my actions with them.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Joyful Movement

Do at Home

I will spend 10 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Reduce Refined Sugar

Do at Home

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

Do at Home

I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Know My Health

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Skip the Straw

Do at Home

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

COMPLETED 13
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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Family Game Hour

How does being playful with others enrich your life?

Katy Ferguson 10/16/2020 9:19 AM

Builds stronger connections and lowers stress levels.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Know My Health

How do you deal with the physical and emotional stress of the big problems we face? How can you help others cope?

Katy Ferguson 10/15/2020 8:28 AM

I deal with stress through regular exercise. Walks outside or riding my bike greatly help with stress level.

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Katy Ferguson 10/14/2020 9:17 AM

Putting my ballot in the mail today!!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Skip the Straw

How could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?

Katy Ferguson 10/14/2020 9:15 AM

Refuse! I've been working on this behavior, especially for 'give aways' or 'swag'. Do I REALLY need another coffee cup? Or plastic widget? I try to look for stickers instead to decorate my lab notebook :)

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Katy Ferguson 10/13/2020 7:00 AM

I'm looking forward to today's Reinventing Inclusion webcast.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Use Reusable Bags

What do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reusable one with you or aren't allowed to use the one you brought? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to create a successful habit of not using plastic bags?

Katy Ferguson 10/13/2020 6:59 AM

I will hand carry items or use a paper bag. I created a habit of bringing a crate and insulated costco bag with me when I grocery shop. No plastic bags, easier/faster to 'bag' my groceries, and less trips to/from the car when unloading at home. WIN!!

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Katy Ferguson 10/12/2020 4:53 PM

Anyone else out enjoying the beautiful Fall weather?

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Go for a Daily Walk

How do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?

Katy Ferguson 10/12/2020 4:52 PM

I get to stop and say hello to my neighbors... and pet all the dogs that are out walking too! (after asking of course)

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Katy Ferguson 10/10/2020 1:54 PM

Happy Saturday everyone! I'm enjoying the raining fall weather outside today.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Reduce Refined Sugar

Before you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?

Katy Ferguson 10/10/2020 1:53 PM

I try to limit sugar, especially in the mornings, because the rise in blood sugar will send me on a 'roller coaster' of cravings.

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