

Barbara Petersen
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 454 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO11plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO30conversationswith people
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UP TO14more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO300minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO60minutesspent learning
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UP TO9.0pounds of paperhave been saved
Barbara's actions
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
Do at Home
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
Do at Home
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
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 30 conversations.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Healthy Sleep
Do at Home
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Do at Home
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Waste
Choose Two-Sided Printing
Do at Home
I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided when I have to print documents.
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).
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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Barbara Petersen 10/10/2021 3:46 PMChecking in is a good reminder to eat more fruit each day! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthHow does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?
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Barbara Petersen 10/08/2021 8:25 PMI have been participating in the Ecochallenge for several years now. I enjoy focusing on certain challenges; makes tasks more meaningful.