Sophie Walsh
"always trying to improve and do better :)"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 308 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO1.0conversationwith a person
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UP TO215minutesspent exercising
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UP TO25minutesspent learning
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UP TO150minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO7.0organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO9.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO12plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2.0public officials or leaderscontacted
Sophie's actions
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
Water
Say No to Plastic Straws
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 35-minute walk outside each day.
Community
Express My Support
I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.
Community
Support A Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, neighbors, or classmates.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Action Track: Healing & Renewal
Go For A Daily Walk Outside
I will take a walk outside for 35 minutes each day.
Action Track: Healing & Renewal
Joyful Movement
I will spend 20 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.
Action Track: Healing & Renewal
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 45 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.
Action Track: Healing & Renewal
Engage In Active Listening
I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 15 conversations.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
Waste
Reduce Single-Use Disposables
Cheap, single-use items and disposable packaging end up blowing around as litter more often in poor and POC-majority neighborhoods. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.
Waste
RESEARCH LOCAL WASTE SITES
I will spend 40 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.
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 QUESTIONWaste Reduce Single-Use DisposablesWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What did you substitute or could be substituted instead?
Sophie Walsh 4/07/2021 7:26 AMI used my reusable pastry bag while baking instead of the easier plastic disposable bags. I also mended a ripped bag with tape so that I could continue its life a bit longer. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Go for a Daily WalkHow do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
Sophie Walsh 4/02/2021 2:35 PMI brought my dog to the east end beach to play with the other dogs and then explored the rocks and watched a ferry come in to dock. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Adjust the ThermostatYour utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your ZIP code, region, and/or state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?
Sophie Walsh 4/02/2021 2:34 PMI turned off the heat, opened the windows, and put a sweater on and appreciated the breeze.