Maryl Fisher
10/27/2020 3:03 PM
One of my core values is Learning and participating in the EcoChallenge has helped me to foster that value.
Maryl Fisher
"Live better through continuous learning"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 875 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO112minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO523pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO25meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO142minutesspent learning
Maryl's actions
Health
Take Control
Do at Home
Both systemic and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Waste
Prevent Recycling Contamination
Do at Home
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 20 minutes researching which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community and recycle only those items.
Transportation
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Mindfulness Practice
Do at Home
I will spend 5 minute(s) per day practicing Mindfulness.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
Do at Home
I will spend 30 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
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.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
Do at Home
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Watch a Documentary about Racial Injustice
Do at Home
I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about systemic racism.
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?
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Maryl Fisher 10/28/2020 3:14 PMLast day of EcoChallenge and it is so great to see the positive impacts from actions taken by EcoINL team members! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Healing and Renewal Core ValuesWhat are your top 3-5 core values? How did you narrow it down to those as being your core values?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Take ControlHow do environmental health, community health, and your personal health intersect?
Maryl Fisher 10/22/2020 10:14 AMLiving in Idaho there is such a focus on outdoor recreation which helps motivate me to bike ride, cross country ski, and hike. These outdoor activities improve not only my physical fitness but boost my mood and feelings of wellbeing. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsWhy do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our planet and other people?
Maryl Fisher 10/22/2020 10:10 AMThe American food culture has become dominated by convenience rather than nutrition or sustainable agriculture. Take a look at the typical fast food menu and most choices are meat based - burger, taco, chicken nuggets. If we try to focus on eating locally grown foods we can support our community and reduce pollution. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Justice for the Whole Community Learn About Local Environmental Justice ConcernsWho is most affected by environmental degradation and/or environmental irresponsiblity in your community? How are they affected?
Maryl Fisher 10/22/2020 10:04 AMOur area is susceptible to drought which impacts farming and food production. This in turn impacts those who depend on this work for their livelihood and the entire community. I liked this quote from one of the articles I read “helping the most vulnerable communities equates to helping everyone— slowing the spread of disease everywhere.”
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Maryl Fisher 10/15/2020 8:58 PMI’m grateful for the opportunity to focus on sustainable actions this month. Thank you EcoChallenge! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Go Get a Check UpHow do you practice self care?
Maryl Fisher 10/13/2020 4:27 PMI’ve been trying to focus on eating healthy and exercising - going for a walk or bike ride around the neighborhood or using a treadmill when the weather isn’t favorable. I also started using an app to for meditation which I have really enjoyed. -
Maryl Fisher 10/13/2020 3:04 PMDay 7 already, almost 1/3 of the way through! I hope everyone is learning a lot and enjoying the EcoChallenge. -
Maryl Fisher 10/12/2020 6:50 PMEcoINL is still in the top 20 today. Great work everyone! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Justice for the Whole Community Watch a Documentary about Racial InjusticeWhat did you learn about racial injustice in the documentary(ies) you watched? How does what you learned connect to your understanding of sustainability?
Maryl Fisher 10/11/2020 8:08 PMI watched the documentary “13” about the 13th amendment. Was eye opening to hear the perspectives of historians and social justice leaders. Of particular impact was the discussion on the increase in mass incarcerations beginning from the 1970s.