I sent cards to co-workers who are not able to connect via email or internet.
Lynn Wilding
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO4.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO9.0conversationswith people
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UP TO85gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO12lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO82minutesspent learning
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UP TO365minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO365minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO1.7poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO3.6pounds of CO2have been saved
Lynn's actions
People
Connect While Social Distancing
I will connect with at least 1 person/people a day through phone call or video chat to support mine and other’s mental and emotional health during this challenging time.
Climate
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 12 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Oceans
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
People
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will host or participate in a beach, highway, river, or other cleanup effort in my community that follows the CDC’s current guidelines for prevention of disease transfer.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 2 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 60 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside that follows CDC guidelines for preventing disease spread.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Support Pollinators
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators, including monarch butterflies, to produce fruit. I will spend 30 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.
Participant Feed
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONPeople Connect While Social DistancingHow does connecting with others help your own mental and emotional health? How can it help support others?
Lynn Wilding 4/27/2020 2:56 PMConnecting with others is so important. Today I sent a video to our companies volunteers for appreciation. it was a group effort video that is sent not only for appreciation but to stay connected and say "we care".
I sent cards to co-workers who are not able to connect via email or internet. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate Choose LED BulbsChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! In what other ways can you exercise your civic duty to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions?
Lynn Wilding 4/27/2020 2:54 PMEncourage others to do the same. Share ideas, and share where to get resources that support actions. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONOceans Smart Seafood ChoicesMany states and countries have advisories on eating fish. Find out what is advised for your region. Do you think your diet choices fall within these guidelines? What steps do you need to take to make sure that they do?
Lynn Wilding 4/27/2020 1:43 PMI have become more aware of the labeling on products and only buy fish that meets the guidelines.
As restaurants open up and I venture out to eat and restaurants, asking questions or researching for good options before I go out will help. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPeople Join a Cleanup EffortHow does working with others to clean up your community make you feel?
Lynn Wilding 4/25/2020 11:19 AMMy daughter and I did a clean up project. it was not an official project but we extended the invite to others to do as well. Our goal was to clean up a beach front. While we were busy collecting garbage, a young girl was watching. My daughter and I were talking, laughing and enjoying what we were doing. We noticed the young girl watching, and with her parents permission, asked if she wanted to help us. Her face just lit up. She was happy to help, and so were we.
Working together gets a better job done, and creates a feeling of community! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Learn the Truth About Expiration DatesHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Lynn Wilding 4/25/2020 11:16 AMI try to limit my trips to the grocery store. I plan my meals and know I can purchase products that have a closer expiration or use by date for the meals that will be prepared soon and go for the longer period for foods that I know will last longer.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Weekly Meal PlanningAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Does this surprise you? Where would you rather use this money?
Lynn Wilding 4/25/2020 11:13 AMSpending excess money on food does not surprise me. For most people, eating is a "hobby" and not for necessity. Often times I bought way more food than I needed and was so disappointed with the waste, or eating food I really did not enjoy or need. Meal planning has allowed me to purchase only what I need for meals.
I would rather see the money go to supporting farmers.-
Julia Petersen 4/28/2020 9:02 AMWe are working hard on this as a family. We've also started home composting so that when we do have waste, I at least know it's going back into our garden!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Building Resilience Spend Time OutsideRachel 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?
Lynn Wilding 4/25/2020 11:10 AMBeing outdoors every day can awaken all of your senses. When outdoors you can hear noise and you can hear peace all at the same time. You can see growth, colors, and new beginnings. You can touch many different textures and connect through touch.
If we do not go outdoors, we cannot be aware of the changes taking place. Sometimes those changes need our support to prevent or develop.-
Julia Petersen 4/28/2020 9:03 AMWe've been able to hear and notice so much more outdoors as a result of the quieter surroundings (less car and plane traffic). It's certainly been a positive during this time!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Building Resilience Support PollinatorsWhy is it important to take care of pollinators?
Lynn Wilding 4/25/2020 11:07 AMPollinators are so important to protecting and sustaining habitats. They are the key to all survival.