Annie Giles
4/26/2020 4:41 PM
it affects it because it can be deposited into rivers which flow into other rivers and oceans
Annie Giles
"To clean the ocean"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 684 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO18pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1,400minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO1,400minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO54conversationswith people
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UP TO8.5poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO425gallons of waterhave been saved
Annie's actions
Fresh Water
Water-Friendly Beauty Products
Avoid beauty products with micro beads or harsh chemicals that will feed into the ground and your water supply.
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.
Fresh Water
Dishwasher Efficiency
I will scrape, rather than rinse, dishes before loading into the dishwasher and only run the dishwasher when it’s full.
People
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.
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.
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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Annie Giles 4/28/2020 1:15 PMive been spending a lot of time outside since the weather is so nice and due to the corona virus -
Annie Giles 4/28/2020 1:13 PMplanned all my meals today! felt accomplished -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFresh Water Water-Friendly Beauty ProductsBeyond what does or doesn't come out of the tap at home, how do your choices affect freshwater locally and globally?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFresh Water Dishwasher EfficiencyHow can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?
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Annie Giles 4/26/2020 4:35 PMthe weekly meal planning challenge is tough but it forces me to be prepared and healthier which is always nice -
Annie Giles 4/26/2020 4:33 PMThis is a perfect way to educate myself and make the planet a cleaner place! love it -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPeople 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?
Annie Giles 4/12/2020 12:52 PMThat statement is very true for me. I love being outside and experiencing nature's beauty. Cultures that stay inside a lot miss out on that beauty and it can effect their health and mental state. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONPeople Connect While Social DistancingHow does connecting with others help your own mental and emotional health? How can it help support others?
Annie Giles 4/12/2020 12:50 PMInteracting with people helps me to not go out of my mind. I need to interact with people to help with my state of mind. I imagine just talking to people helps others the same it does me. -
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?
Annie Giles 4/12/2020 12:47 PMThat is a very surprising amount. I would rather put that money toward a car payment or a house payment.