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October 7 - October 28, 2020
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Whitney Peterson

Hennebery Eddy Architects

"making the world a better place one action at a time"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 862 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    2.0
    donations
    made
  • UP TO
    2.0
    advocacy actions
    completed
  • UP TO
    1,045
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    1.0
    documentary
    watched
  • UP TO
    1.0
    community event
    hosted or attended
  • UP TO
    985
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    2.0
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    690
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    195
    minutes
    spent learning

Whitney's actions

Transportation

Buy used hybrid vehicle to replace my standard gasoline car

sell my standard gasoline car and buy a pre-owned, hybrid vehicle instead of a brand new car. Re-use and less gas!

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Purchase Standing Desk

Finally purchase a standing desk to make my workspace work for me. Help with my back pain and weakness. Sitting is the new smoking!

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Raise Money For a Nonprofit

Do at Home

I will raise money to support Ecochallenge.org or another nonprofit.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Host a Watch Party

Do at Home

I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

De-Clutter My Home

Do at Home

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Limit Social Media

Do at Home

I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 60 minute(s)

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community

Research Voter Suppression

Do at Home

I will spend at least 30 minutes finding out what local laws, policies, and practices keep people from voting in my community.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Learn About Constructive Communication

Do at Home

I will spend 30 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.

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).

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

Do at Home

I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion

Do at Home

I will spend 30 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community

Learn About Trans, Femme, and Nonbinary Experiences

Do at Home

I will spend 15 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Flexibility and Strength

I will spend at least 15 minutes each day stretching and strengthening to increase my back/body strength to have less pain.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

Do at Home

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community

Support Native Communities

Do at Home

I will use the resource links provided and spend 15 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.

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
    Food Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
    How does food sovereignty address the complex transition from localized food systems to modern global food systems?

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    Whitney Peterson 10/25/2020 6:44 PM
    It's fascinating how capitalism has affected the native people's on all fronts, keeping them oppressed and poor because of the commodities coming in, and knowledge and practice of traditional food gathering, growing and hunting was reduced. I find it exciting and admirable that native people's in our country and taking back ownership of their way of life to create a healthier, stronger people.
  • 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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    Whitney Peterson 10/20/2020 4:22 PM
    Looking into buying used items will make me more discerning about my purchases, and make me question "do I really need to buy this?" and "can I find what I'm looking for as a used item" for not only my clothes, but for other products as well.

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    Whitney Peterson 10/09/2020 12:45 PM
    So excited that I just ordered a Jarvis Standing Desk from Fully and their Capisco Chair to revolutionize my work from home setup. I've been suffering worse back pain and more from my at-computer work I've been doing for the past year, and my body does NOT like it. I'm hoping that the change I'll feel will help make my days happier and more productive, and my body feeling stronger and healthier.

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    Whitney Peterson 10/07/2020 4:11 PM
    Was so happy to finally be able to "upgrade" my '97  Toyota Camry that has been in my family since my grandma purchased it new in 1997. I decided to purchase my brother-in-law's 2016 Rav4 Hybrid that he was planning to sell, and I've been so happy with the purchase so far. I'll be saving money and using less gas now, and I've sold my Camry to a new buyer who will hopefully drive and love the car till it's time for it to retire. 

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      Whitney Peterson 10/10/2020 3:24 PM
      Yes! It was such a great car considering :) I'm excited though to have more of an adventure ready car that is a better set up for me and much more comfortable to drive (tall people problems)

    • Camilla Cok's avatar
      Camilla Cok 10/09/2020 8:55 AM
      YES! I used to drive a '93 Camry (up until 2 years ago).  They just don't stop. My parents still drive it for work.  '93 and '97 were great years for the Camry!

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    Whitney Peterson 10/07/2020 10:32 AM
    Excited to start this challenge! Here we go!

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    Whitney Peterson 10/01/2020 10:47 PM
    Excited to see how this goes! Sounds like such a fun challenge :D