Armila Francis
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 530 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO11disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO392gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO3.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO24milestraveled by bike
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UP TO130minutesspent exercising
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UP TO130minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO32plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO5.5poundswaste composted
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UP TO24pounds of CO2have been saved
Armila's actions
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
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
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 3 hour(s) in my community.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 4 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.65 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Simplicity
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each 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.
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.
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.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Waste
Buy Food and Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water.
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.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 10 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.
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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Armila Francis 10/26/2016 9:31 PMThings I'm thankful for today:
- a lovely fall day to run at the cross country course
- walking dogs and crunching leaves
- my church family -
Armila Francis 10/25/2016 10:23 AMI've kept a thankfulness journal for a few years now, but I've recently I've neglected my previously-daily regimen of recording things in it daily. I pulled it out and wrote a few last night, and it was a delight. Almost at 6000! :) -
Armila Francis 10/23/2016 7:23 PMHaven't bought anything or driven anywhere since Friday (:
(But I'm going to drive about 120 miles tomorrow to get back to Upland...) -
Armila Francis 10/21/2016 6:41 PMToday I went to Jungle Jim's and bought a bunch of veggies from the discounted section, thereby saving money and saving food from going to a landfill: eggplants for 40 cents, green peppers for 13 cents each, and nearly a pound of fresh ginger for $1 (:-
Sue Haines 10/21/2016 6:53 PMWow! That's great! Will have to find out about Jungle Jim's!
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Armila Francis 10/19/2016 8:26 PMToday I took a walk in the Taylor Arboretum behind Randall. It was beautiful. Yellow hickory leaves blanketed the forest floor and the black raspberry leaves are turning a delightful shade of crimson :) -
Armila Francis 10/18/2016 6:41 PMShout out to all the Sustainability Assistants for starting a compost collection at the Jumping Bean! I think all of us should get credit for that since it was a joint effort :)
Thanks for picking up today, Matt! -
Armila Francis 10/17/2016 8:51 PMTook a nice walk this evening! What a perfect night. -
Armila Francis 10/16/2016 1:12 PMI did a hard-core room cleaning today! Sorted some items to donate in an effort to downsize. The real challenge will come when I drop off my items at Helping Hand, for I know I'll be tempted to look for yarn, knitting needles, and fleece pullovers. -
Armila Francis 10/14/2016 3:47 PMWorked in the campus garden with Emily Schmidt and Andrew. (Thank you!) -
Armila Francis 10/14/2016 7:35 AMI helped helped install a new playground structure in the park alongside the park board members and other community members.