Anita Bailey-Huff
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 475 TOTAL
participant impact
-
UP TO750minutesspent outdoors
-
UP TO27conversationswith people
-
UP TO14pounds of CO2have been saved
-
UP TO18peoplehelped
-
UP TO42disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
-
UP TO840minutesnot spent in front of a screen
-
UP TO70zero-waste mealsconsumed
-
UP TO420minutesspent exercising
-
UP TO580gallons of waterhave been saved
-
UP TO840minutesof additional sleep
-
UP TO196plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Anita's actions
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 7 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 7 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
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.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 5 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
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.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 2 person(s) who are in need 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.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
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.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
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.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
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
Less Screen Time
I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
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.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
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.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
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.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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?
-
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