

Tim Harris
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 416 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.0conversationswith people
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UP TO7.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO445minutesspent learning
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UP TO4.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO3.3pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO1,037minutesspent exercising
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
Tim'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.
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 15 conversations.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Go for a Daily Walk Outside
Do at Home
I will take a walk outside for 20 minutes each day.
Community
Learn About Constructive Communication
Do at Home
I will spend 45 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Watch a Documentary about Racial Injustice
Do at Home
I will watch 4 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.
Community
Sign Up to Vote
Do at Home
I will make sure I’m registered to vote. While I’m at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!
Health
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
Do at Home
I will spend 60 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
Do at Home
I will spend 30 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
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).
Transportation
Work From Home
Do at Home
I will work from home 13 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
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.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
Do at Home
I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
Do at Home
I will watch 2 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.
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.
Health
Exercise Daily
Do at Home
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 45 minute(s) each day.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
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 QUESTIONWasteReducing your paper mail can reduce mental clutter as well as physical waste -- by reducing what is coming in, you can reduce what is going into the recycling bin too. How does it make you feel? What is the next step you will take to reduce your waste?
Tim Harris 10/26/2021 8:10 AMI'm happy by just switching to paperless helps reduce mental clutter and physical waste. My next step is to start using my re-useable water bottle more. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthHow do you practice self care?