Melissa Meadows
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 116 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO140disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO840minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO210plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Melissa's actions
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 10 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 15 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Nature
Do Nature Activities
I will engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 60 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset 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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Melissa Meadows 10/27/2016 1:18 PMStill going strong today! This has been an excellent change for my family and myself. -
Melissa Meadows 10/26/2016 11:09 AMSo far, this has been great for my family. It is an opportunity to talk with my kids about the environment and what we can do to help it stay healthy. They see me doing things and they do them too. My kids have started bringing home stuff from school to recycle and they pay more attention to what is happening outside, for example they noticed that the birds were bathing in dirty street water and they built a birdbath for our yard. We are all more in tune to the world around us and we have benefitted in ways I didn't expect. -
Melissa Meadows 10/26/2016 11:03 AMI bought a water filter and have been using that instead of plastic bottled water. It tastes the same, if not better, and my water bottle holds more water so I don't have to refill as often. -
Melissa Meadows 10/26/2016 11:02 AMI have been using reusable bags when I go to the store. This has been beneficial to our budget as well as the environment. It keeps me from buying too much at once. I only get what we need since I have limited space in the bags. It's been a bonus because we have less food waste and less trash too! -
Melissa Meadows 10/26/2016 11:00 AMI have bought a few travel mugs and I started using these regularly. I didn't realize how many coffee shops are perfectly fine with filling your own mug instead of using a paper one from their shop. All you have to do is ask. -
Melissa Meadows 10/26/2016 10:58 AMMy family has been separating plastics, cardboard and organics from the trash. The organics have gone into a composting can while the plastic and cardboard have their own individual containers. Some plastics, such as bottles, we use to make rope. It's surprisingly strong. -
Melissa Meadows 10/26/2016 10:56 AMMy children and I have been collecting leaves for an art project we are doing. I'm going to make a collage out o them and frame it for our living room. Fall leaves are gorgeous and I can't wait to see how it will turn out. -
Melissa Meadows 10/26/2016 10:54 AMI've been growing Butternut squash and harvested a few of them the other night. I plan to make a butternut bisque for dinner one night, my kids will not be happy. lol -
Melissa Meadows 10/26/2016 10:52 AMI've been getting up early in the mornings to watch the sunrise. I love the deep pink and gold that are cast over the sky when the sun first peeks it's head up over the horizon. It's one of the most beautiful things you will ever see. -
Melissa Meadows 10/13/2016 1:56 PMI am looking forward to this challenge! I already have a garden that is just winding down for the season, however, I do continue to grow some food indoors through the winter. I also have my own bags already that I can use when I make purchases, I'm hoping this gets me in the habit of using them on a regular basis. I love being outdoors, so I'm excited to figure out new things to do with my family in the beautiful autumn season. :)