Allyson Hemsworth
10/28/2020 7:53 PM
Milkweed! We have a thriving butterfly community and they love and live on Milkweed.
Allyson Hemsworth
"As an Eco-Friendly Warrior, I commit to doing my part and keeping the earth front of mind a little more than usual during this challenge!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,382 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO57plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO81more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO51plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO51disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO71minutesspent learning
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UP TO59plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Allyson's actions
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
Do at Home
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Nature
Forage for My Food
Do at Home
I will use the resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
Do at Home
I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
Do at Home
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Transportation
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
Do at Home
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Research Voter Suppression
Do at Home
I will spend at least 15 minutes finding out what local laws, policies, and practices keep people from voting in my community.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
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.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Forgiveness
Do at Home
I will begin, or continue, on the journey of forgiving myself and/or other(s). I may do this through journaling, meditation, prayer, and/or talking with a licensed healthcare professional.
Waste
Research Local Waste Sites
Do at Home
I will spend 10 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.
Waste
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
Do at Home
I will spend 10 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
Food
Meet My Local Farmers
I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those around the world who produce my food in order to make better choices when I shop.
Food
Join a Local CSA
Do at Home
I will sign up for a local CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture).
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
Do at Home
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
Do at Home
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Nature
Support Local Pollinators
Do at Home
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 10 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Support Local PollinatorsWhy is it important to take care of pollinators?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Learn About & Practice Sustainable FashionHow can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?
Allyson Hemsworth 10/28/2020 7:45 PMIt is harder than it seems to buy clothing that is sustainable, but there are materials all around us in our daily lives that go unused that can be used to add a sense of style.....felt, cotton clothes that are worn out or out grown by children...etc... -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Meet My Local FarmersWhen you know who produces your food, you are connecting personally to your complex regional food system. What are the advantages of knowing who produces your food and where it comes from? How can knowing their food producers enable someone to advocate for a better quality of life for those who produce their food, both near and far?
Allyson Hemsworth 10/28/2020 7:42 PMWe have 2 farms super close and took the time this week to meet a local goat farmer.......goat milk cheese may be in our future. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Try a New Way to PrepCanning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. Just make sure to follow the canning and pickling guidelines from the USDA or another trusted source. What are some foods that you would like to preserve and enjoy later in the year?
Allyson Hemsworth 10/28/2020 7:41 PMI have an interest to trying pickling onions and beets....we will see how it goes!!!! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Plant an Herb GardenConsider the ways you can garden: a plot of land? a patio container? hanging basket? windowsill gardens? What would work best for your living situation and lifestyle?
Allyson Hemsworth 10/28/2020 7:40 PMWe are planting rosemary bushes to give to family and friends for the holidays -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Join a Local CSADependable fresh food, better prices (cutting out carbon-heavy supply chain and grocery stores), supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these benefits (or others not listed here) inspires you the most?
Allyson Hemsworth 10/28/2020 7:39 PMOur local farm just started a fall time CSA. We participate every summer, so we are excited to get locally grown produce through the fall as well and support our local farmers. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Research Local Waste SitesIn what neighborhoods or areas of your region are landfills or other waste sites located? Which communities are most affected by these locations?
Allyson Hemsworth 10/28/2020 7:34 PMThere are over 4 landfill areas with 15 minutes of where I reside outside of that I found that they are in the hilly less populated suburban areas.....the less wealthy parts of those cities seem to be the most affected. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Healing and Renewal Family Game HourHow does being playful with others enrich your life?
Allyson Hemsworth 10/28/2020 7:33 AMPuzzles help the brain stay sharp....afterall the brain is a muscle and muscles need exercise! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Healing and Renewal ForgivenessHow has the process of forgiving, or contemplating forgiveness, benefited you?
Allyson Hemsworth 10/27/2020 1:51 PMDuring COVID I stopped being super healthy and good to myself. During this Challenge I have taken this opportunity to continue eating healthful things and exercising regularly again! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable MugMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
Allyson Hemsworth 10/27/2020 1:41 PMThis is something that I changed years ago and I still do everyday whether I leave the house or not.......my favorite 3form Reusable!!!!