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April 1 - April 30, 2020
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Barbara Cockfield

SUNY Adirondack

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,033 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1,495
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    1,555
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    24
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    185
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    64
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    228
    gallons of water
    have been saved

Barbara's actions

Fresh Water

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Building Resilience

Connect While Social Distancing

I will connect with at least 2 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

Fresh Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

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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.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Forests

Use a Reusable Mug

If possible, I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Earth Day Together!

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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ONE-TIME ACTION

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
    Action Track: Earth Day Together! 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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    Barbara Cockfield 4/30/2020 12:29 PM
    I normally would wash clothing daily, but now I wait until I have a full load of dark, colors, whites, or sheets/towels before I run a load.  
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Building Resilience Spend Time Outside
    Rachel 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?

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    Barbara Cockfield 4/29/2020 12:18 PM
    Yes, it rings true for me.  When I get outside every afternoon I feel rejuvenated and feel at peace with nature.  Being able to go out and run allows me to relieve the stressors of the day, but doing so in a park or on a trail gives me such a level of serenity as I take in the trees, birds, the sounds of the water flowing and the beautiful blue skies.

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      Scott Royael 4/30/2020 12:17 PM
      Hi Barbara....Even stepping outside or taking a 5 min walk helps center me, give me energy, and lower stress. The funny thing is how I seem to forget the benefits until I step outside...and say to myself "I really need to do this more often." - which reminds me It's time for a quick walk!

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    Barbara Cockfield 4/22/2020 7:47 AM
    As I reflect on Earth Day one of my daily commitments is to use a reusable coffee mug daily.  The past few months when I have purchased coffee I tried to remember to take my reusable Starbucks mug to the shop.  #EarthDayEcochallenge #EarthDay2020
    One of my many mugs 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Forests Explore My Area
    How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?

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    Barbara Cockfield 4/15/2020 5:48 PM
    Running outside on local trails and in local parks gives me a sense of belonging.  It also allows me to leave behind the stressors of the day and get outside with my own thoughts and feel and hear mother nature.  The sunshine gives me an emotional and physical boost.  I love running and walking outdoors.

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    Barbara Cockfield 4/09/2020 1:27 PM
    Because of the horrible weather, I couldn't go outside to run, but I did an online Yoga class.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Building Resilience Connect While Social Distancing
    How does connecting with others help your own mental and emotional health? How can it help support others?

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    Barbara Cockfield 4/08/2020 3:49 PM
    Connecting with others helps to reassure family and friends that even though we are physically distant we are healthy- physically, emotionally, and mentally. Using FaceTime and other video chats help them to see you as well which even more reassuring.  Social connection improves physical health and psychological well-being. Our connections help to decrease anxiety and a sense of depression.

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    Barbara Cockfield 4/08/2020 3:28 PM
    I'm amazed at how many gallons of water I'm saving by flushing less.  It really causes me to pause and think about how much we are hurting mother earth.

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    Barbara Cockfield 4/06/2020 4:45 PM
    I complete a three-mile run and one-mile walk.