Sandy Halvorson
"Reflect, reset, refocus"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,074 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0conversationswith people
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UP TO655minutesspent exercising
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UP TO240minutesspent learning
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UP TO1,430minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO745minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO14plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO4.0plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
Sandy's actions
Waste
Go Paperless
Do at Home
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
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
Find Local Recycling Depots
Do at Home
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in recycling dumpsters or my curbside bin.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
Do at Home
I will spend 15 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
Do at Home
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Transportation
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
Do at Home
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Water
Calculate My Water Footprint
Do at Home
I will calculate my Water Footprint to learn about my tap water use and "virtual water" use.
Community
Learn About Constructive Communication
Do at Home
I will spend 15 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.
Community
Research Restorative Justice
Do at Home
I will spend 15 minutes learning about restorative justice and conflict resolution opportunities in my own community or state.
Waste
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
Do at Home
I will spend 15 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Learn About Trans, Femme, and Nonbinary Experiences
Do at Home
I will spend 20 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.
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.
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.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Simplicity
Research Impact Investing
Do at Home
Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and determine if it is right for me.
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.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Engage In Active Listening
Do at Home
I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 1 conversations.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
Do at Home
I will replace 15 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
Do at Home
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Health
Happiness
Do at Home
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
Do at Home
I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.
Water
Say No to Plastic Straws
Do at Home
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.
Health
Learn More about Food Apartheid
Do at Home
I will spend 10 minutes learning about food apartheid and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.
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 Find Local Recycling DepotsOur ability to recycle certain things ebbs and flows based upon many factors, including market demand for recyclables. Luckily there are places that accept uncommon things to recycle or dispose of in a less harmful way. What did you find when looking for places to recycle items that can't be recycled in your curbside bin?
Sandy Halvorson 10/27/2021 11:09 PMI was surprised to learn how many nearby businesses offer inkjet cartridge recycling and I found out where to recycle batteries, milk and juice cartons, plastic clamshells and plastic film. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Forage for My FoodPeople are motivated to forage for many different reasons: as a source for food, a means of income, to connect with nature, to participate in cultural tradition, transmitting specific ecological knowledge, or as a means of stewarding local and native plant populations are just a few examples. What is your chief motivation for foraging?
Sandy Halvorson 10/27/2021 9:44 PMI'm interested in urban foraging as a source of food that is fresher and/or unavailable in my grocery store. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Replace Manual ThermostatsHow do you anticipate replacing your thermostats for programmable ones will positively impact your life?
Sandy Halvorson 10/27/2021 8:30 PMProgramming my thermostat means I won't be paying to run the A/C or heat when I forget to turn it off before leaving, and no more waking up to a chilly home! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric VehicleReducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?
Sandy Halvorson 10/27/2021 8:27 PMReducing fuel costs and energy dependence are additional motivators for considering a more fuel-efficient vehicle. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Calculate My Water FootprintHow does your view on water consumption change after completing this action?
Sandy Halvorson 10/27/2021 8:22 PMI was surprised to learn that over half of my water consumption isn't even in my house but related to electricity, shopping, and diet. Reduced water usage is just one more reason to reduce meat consumption. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Justice for the Whole Community Learn About Local Environmental Justice ConcernsWho is most affected by environmental degradation and/or environmental irresponsiblity in your community? How are they affected?
Sandy Halvorson 10/27/2021 8:16 PMRace and income impact the amount of chronic exposure to air pollution, which in turn contributes to hypertension and asthma, which are associated with severe cases of Covid-19. People impacted by racial and economic inequality have been the hardest hit by the pandemic, not because of lifestyle choices but because they were already marginalized. -
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?
Sandy Halvorson 10/27/2021 7:23 PMRenting, swapping, upcycling, repair and redesign, and buying secondhand/vintage are all ways to express yourself without buying new clothes and accessories. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Research Impact InvestingHow might impact investing help you better live your values?
Sandy Halvorson 10/27/2021 7:10 PMImpact investing offers opportunities to generate positive, measurable social and environmental impact through investments that also produce financial returns - win/win! Choosing investments that align with my social and environmental values can advance causes that I support as well as build my savings.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Justice for the Whole Community Research Voter SuppressionWhat are the ways in which voters are prohibited from or discouraged from voting in your region and/or state? What could be done to get rid of these barriers?
Sandy Halvorson 10/26/2021 10:06 PMWashington is one of the least restrictive voting states in the country with vote by mail, registration by mail, and easy registration updates when you renew your driver license, People with felony convictions can vote upon completion of sentence. WA is one of only four states that use an independent redistricting commission. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Research Restorative JusticeHow can Restorative Justice help foster the well-being of both people and planet?
Sandy Halvorson 10/26/2021 9:42 PMFinancial debt and incarceration are experienced disproportionately by persons already impacted by racial and economic disparity. Restorative justice focuses on accountability and forgiveness rather than punitive sentences, often giving victims a greater feeling of justice and the perpetrators a chance to start over.