Anita Bailey-Huff
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 475 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO27conversationswith people
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UP TO42disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO580gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO840minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO420minutesspent exercising
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UP TO750minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO840minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO18peoplehelped
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UP TO196plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO14pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO70zero-waste mealsconsumed
Anita's actions
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 5 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Water
Brush My Teeth Without Running Water
I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 7 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Health
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 5 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 7 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Energy
Power Down the Computer
I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 per day that I do this.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Community
Talk to my Friends
I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 3 friends per day about the issue.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Community
Connect with a Nonprofit
I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Energy
Heat and Cool Naturally
I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 2 person(s) who are in need each day.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 15 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Participant Feed
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Anita Bailey-Huff 10/28/2016 9:08 AMI am excited I did it, and I was faithful to all my challenges!! this is wonderful, I am going to keep this up! -
Anita Bailey-Huff 10/19/2016 3:47 PMBecause I am doing the meal planning I have noticed there have been zero waste in the home. I love this and I am glad I participated in this challenge, life changing -
Anita Bailey-Huff 10/19/2016 3:46 PMThis weekly meal planning is wonderful I will I would have done this sooner, I use to always talk about starting a meal planner, and I am glad I finally did -
Anita Bailey-Huff 10/17/2016 4:08 PMI am amazed by all the things I already do, and I think that is what is making this not as complicated as I thought it would be -
Anita Bailey-Huff 10/17/2016 4:07 PMI am enjoying these challenges, it really is helping me to hopefully lose weight, and be healthier -
Anita Bailey-Huff 10/17/2016 8:57 AMI am really enjoying the challenges, I am finding myself doing them not just during the week, but also on the weekends -
Anita Bailey-Huff 10/14/2016 2:47 PMI can wait to watch a documentary tonight on food with my family that is going to be fun -
Anita Bailey-Huff 10/14/2016 2:46 PMI am excited to do the challenges.. keeps me motivated