Jen Wadsworth
4/21/2021 4:30 PM
Here's something happening locally in North Middleton Township:
http://www.nmiddleton.com/MS4.htm
http://www.nmiddleton.com/MS4.htm
Jen Wadsworth
"To eat healthy and be active! "
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 706 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO630minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO32meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.0poundwaste composted
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UP TO175minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO2.0plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO205minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO38whole food mealsconsumed
Jen's actions
Food
Whole Food Lifestyle
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Health
Healthy Sleep
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home or Dorm Room
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home or dorm room.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.
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.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work or school, using my personal time for endeavors that help me live out my values.
Nature
Do Nature Activities
I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 15 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
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.
Participant Feed
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Jen Wadsworth 4/21/2021 4:37 PMThank you to the CHS science department for rallying a team to participate in this challenge. It's been fun!
And, thank you to CHS Green Team for this week's theme days. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterWhat are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicityNotice how much time you were spending checking email away from work and make note of that. Now that you have stepped away from it and have not been checking, what changes are you noticing in your thoughts, use of time, stress and energy levels?
Jen Wadsworth 4/21/2021 4:24 PMI feel more calm and focused on family this week as I've disconnected from checking school email in the evening. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteNew to composting? Be sure to check out the action resource links to learn tips and more about it. As you transition from throwing food away to composting, what do you notice about how much you are tossing? How will you use your compost once it is ready?
Jen Wadsworth 4/21/2021 4:21 PMI have a goal for starting a compost bin for fruit & veggies scraps. I have not started yet, but as I've been eating more fruits & veggies (less processed food!) I am realizing how much scrap is tossed in the trash. Once up and running, my plan is to use the compost with my herb and flower pots this summer. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Jen Wadsworth 4/21/2021 4:14 PM- I can skip the straw.
- I skip the bag for veggies & fruit at the grocery store when only purchasing 1-2 of something. Example: single pepper or bunch of bananas. And when using a veggie bag, skip the twist tie. Instead, tie a knot in the bag.
- I can swap sandwich bags for reusable containers when packing lunches or packing snack s for trips. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNatureWhat did you observe while spending time outside -- through sight, sound, smell and/or touch?
Jen Wadsworth 4/21/2021 7:38 AMCould definitely smell that our local farmers are preparing their fields by fertilizing! LOL! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicityHow can you prevent yourself from accumulating more unnecessary things in the future?
Jen Wadsworth 4/19/2021 11:23 AMI can buy only what I need.
As we approach birthdays and holidays, I can suggest gift ideas to family so we aren't receiving unnecessary things.-
Matt Demko 4/20/2021 5:42 PMI did this for this past Christmas holiday. I have everything I need but I did need something replaced. So that is what I got. Plus some homemade desserts.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNatureRachel Carson said that we need the beauty and mysteries of the natural world for our spiritual and emotional development. Does that ring true for you? What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time indoors?
Jen Wadsworth 4/19/2021 9:02 AMI feel more calm when I get "outside time" versus when I'm couped up in the house. Spending too much time indoors can add to stress and anxiety issues. We all need fresh air! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyYour 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?
Jen Wadsworth 4/19/2021 8:58 AMI can turn off lights when not in a room, and turn off electronics when not in use. In our house, we have a bad habit of having the TV on in the background while doing other things. I can turn the TV off and be present in what I'm doing. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthConsider how many hours of sleep you get now. How would you like to shift your sleep patterns? What are you finding works for you to be successful in this action?
Jen Wadsworth 4/11/2021 7:59 AMI would like be consistent in my sleep patterns. To achieve this goal, I can stick to a schedule. I can avoid procrastinating with schoolwork and chores, and tackle these things earlier in the day.