Velisha HR
10/02/2020 10:12 AM
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Velisha HR
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 729 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1,545minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO16milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO309pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO3.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO48meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO1,545minutesspent exercising
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UP TO6.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO570minutesspent learning
Velisha's actions
Transportation
Work From Home
Do at Home
I will work from home 5 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
Do at Home
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Waste
Research Local Waste Sites
Do at Home
I will spend 60 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
Do at Home
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
Do at Home
I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Watch a Documentary about Racial Injustice
Do at Home
I will watch 3 documentary(ies) about systemic racism.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Support Businesses Owned by People of Color
Do at Home
Racial inequity is both a sustainability and justice problem. I will support businesses owned by people of color in my community whenever I shop.
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.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
Do at Home
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
Do at Home
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
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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Velisha HR 10/28/2020 10:54 AMI've made getting regular exercise an big part of my personal wellness regimen. It's nice to get more time outdoors, to feel the spirit of our neighborhoods especially in a pandemic situation , watch people and experience nature. -
Velisha HR 10/26/2020 2:56 PMI started the de-cluttering and I'm going to purge as much as I can during October-Nov. Dropping of donations Friday and Saturday.-
Katie Walker 10/27/2020 8:05 AMThats such a good idea! I need to do that!
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Velisha HR 10/21/2020 10:15 AMNature is beautiful! sharing the beautiful fall sunset I got on my evening walk :)
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Katie Walker 10/25/2020 5:59 AMSO PRETTY!
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Velisha HR 10/16/2020 11:03 AMThank you :) -
Velisha HR 10/14/2020 12:57 PMI finally made it all the way up the Chinguacousy park ski hill!!!
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Katie Walker 10/25/2020 5:59 AMAmazing!
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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?