Winslow Larrabee
4/14/2020 6:17 AM
I feel called to work on the little things rather than the big things
Winslow Larrabee
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 287 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO15minutesspent learning
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UP TO240minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO240minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO5.0conversationswith people
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UP TO48gallons of waterhave been saved
Winslow's actions
Fresh Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
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.
Wildlife
Leave No Trace
I will respect and protect biotic communities by practicing the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
People
Connect While Social Distancing
I will connect with at least 3 person/people a day through phone call or video chat to support mine and other’s mental and emotional health during this challenging time.
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.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONWildlife Leave No TraceEducator Stephanie Kaza advises her students to focus on what they care about most when addressing the enormity of ecological problems. Is there a specific area you feel particularly called to work on?
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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?
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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?
Winslow Larrabee 4/13/2020 5:39 PMUse buy is when you open it and use it in your home, sell buy is when it should be sold at the store, and best by is when it is still in its best condition. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFresh Water Conserve Toilet WaterWhat would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?
Winslow Larrabee 4/13/2020 5:32 PMMuch needs to change such as cleaner water treatment plants and more awareness in our lakes, rivers, and streams -
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?
Winslow Larrabee 4/03/2020 5:02 AMI think that it is really important to get outdoors so I agree with her I believe that every once in a while you should go outdoors by yourself and find peace in the silence. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFresh Water Dishwasher EfficiencyHow can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?
Winslow Larrabee 3/31/2020 7:37 AMwe can use less water total so that we have more to last longer
we can create or use more efficient filters and less pollutants