Eric Leatham
10/27/2021 8:23 AM
Waste is out of sight and out of mind. Takes much more effort to think through the life span of the products.
Eric Leatham
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 772 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO21more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO725minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO70minutesspent learning
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UP TO755minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
Eric's actions
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.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
Do at Home
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
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.
Energy
Calculate the Carbon Footprint of my Household
Do at Home
I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
Do at Home
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Transportation
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
Do at Home
I will spend at least 60 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
Do at Home
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
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 QUESTIONWasteWhy is it often difficult to understand the impacts our purchases and waste have on other people, animals, and places?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterHow does your view on water consumption change after completing this action?
Eric Leatham 10/27/2021 8:22 AMBefore it was much more on how we use water inside the house. Didn't fully think through the water consumption in other activities. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationReducing (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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNatureHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place -- your deep knowledge of and appreciation for your surroundings?
Eric Leatham 10/27/2021 8:20 AMLiving inside causes you to miss so much of what is occurring in the world outside. Being outside and seeing animals and hearing the birds makes you appreciate where you live. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyAfter you determined your carbon footprint, did you see what different choices you can make in order to reduce it?
Eric Leatham 10/27/2021 8:18 AMIt was a good experience to think through the questions and see the alternatives. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicityHow is creativity a necessary ingredient for practicing simplicity?
Eric Leatham 10/27/2021 8:17 AMCauses you to think of alternative items and uses so new items don't need to be purchased. -
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?
Eric Leatham 10/27/2021 8:16 AMBeing outside is freeing and connects us to nature so we want to protect the planet and ensure our survival. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthHow does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?