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April 1 - April 30, 2020
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Jody Elam-Foote

LHB, Inc.

"To create habits and take actions for a better shared world!"

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,274 TOTAL

participant impact

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    conversations
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    hours
    volunteered
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    20
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    spent learning
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    1,975
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    spent outdoors
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    1,930
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
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    177
    pieces of litter
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    tree
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Jody's actions

People

Earth Day Action: Share Eco Tips

Through social media or on the Earth Day Ecochallenge feed, I will share my favorite environmentally friendly habit with my friends, even if it’s not an Earth Day action.

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People

Keep My Community Clean

I will pick up 5 piece(s) of litter each day while following the CDC’s current guidelines for prevention of disease transfer.

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DAILY ACTIONS

People

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community helping people who are most at need right now, including elderly and immunocompromised people, people without childcare, and people whose jobs have been affected by social distancing measures.

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Forests

Plant Trees

I will plant 1 native tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

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Forests

Forest-Friendly Foods

I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.

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Oceans

Support Organic Growing Methods

I will buy organic cotton and foods grown without the use of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

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Oceans

Smart Seafood Choices

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

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Forests

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area while following CDC guidelines for social distancing.

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Action Track: Building Resilience

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 30 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside that follows CDC guidelines for preventing disease spread.

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Action Track: Building Resilience

Connect While Social Distancing

I will connect with at least 5 person/people a day through phone call or video chat to support mine and other’s mental and emotional health during this challenging time.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    People Earth Day Action: Share Eco Tips
    What environmentally friendly habit have you most recently implemented? How do you ensure that you are successful in creating or changing a habit?

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    Jody Elam-Foote 4/30/2020 5:22 PM
    With working from home, I haven't been putting make up on most days, opting to just use moisturizer. The makeup industry is one the biggest pollutors in the world and by buying less makeup and going barefaced more often, I can make a difference!


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    Jody Elam-Foote 4/30/2020 5:12 PM
    I went and explored a new trail with a friend late this afternoon and am so glad that I did. What a gorgeous day to be out in nature, exploring all it has to offer. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Forests Explore My Area
    How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?

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    Jody Elam-Foote 4/30/2020 5:09 PM
    Being outside really makes you appreciate the beauty that nature offers while grounding you and providing serenity and calmness.

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    Jody Elam-Foote 4/29/2020 2:54 PM
    Only one more day to go and I've thoroughly enjoyed this challenge. Keep up the good work, fellow LHBers!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    People Volunteer in my Community
    How does volunteering enhance your community and/or change your relationship with it?

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    Jody Elam-Foote 4/29/2020 2:51 PM
    I spent time with a friend, social distanced of course, and put together 30 of these baskets to share with seniors from her church who are home alone. What a fun thing to do. Hope they bring a smile to a few faces!

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    Jody Elam-Foote 4/28/2020 6:28 PM
    So glad it cleared up for a walk after dinner tonight. Definitely needed the fresh air after being on the computer all day.

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    Jody Elam-Foote 4/27/2020 5:18 PM
    Here's a tip that I got from a friend that I've recently tried and it actually works on making berries last longer. Mix 1-part vinegar (either apple cider or white) with 10-parts water in a bowl. ” Swirl the berries” in the diluted vinegar mixture, drain,  and rinse before putting them into the fridge. This will help raspberries last a week (or more), and strawberries may survive for two weeks before going bad.

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      Jyotsna Sivaguru 4/28/2020 7:35 PM
      Great tip, thanks for sharing. I'm going to try this. As our intervals between grocery store runs have increased, I'm looking for more ways to make fresh fruits last longer, without having to freeze them as soon as we bring them home.

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    Jody Elam-Foote 4/26/2020 4:38 PM
    I went through my cupboards today and made a trip to Target as well and then put together a couple of boxes of food that I'll be dropping off at Second Harvest Heartland tomorrow. Their website said they needed canned meats, peanut butter, beef stew and chili, so that's what I loaded up on at Target. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Forests Plant Trees
    How is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?

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    Jody Elam-Foote 4/26/2020 4:24 PM
    Planting a tree in our yard brings joy in that we're planting something for the present and the future generations to enjoy. This tree will benefit us today and bring a smile to our faces every time we see it and it will also bring joy to the next homeowners 20, 30 and 50 years from now.

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    Jody Elam-Foote 4/25/2020 9:49 PM
    I went for a long walk with a friend today and we picked up trash along the way. It's frustrating to see how little disregard some people have for their community and neighborhood, but nice to know that we made a difference in getting rid of the garbage.