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October 14 - October 28, 2016
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Anita Bailey-Huff

CCC Naturally Green

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 475 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    750
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    27
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    14
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    18
    people
    helped
  • UP TO
    42
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    840
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    70
    zero-waste meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    420
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    580
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    840
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    196
    plastic bottles
    not 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.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 7 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

De-Clutter my Home

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Zero-Waste Cooking

I will cook 5 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Whole Food Diet

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Say No to Seafood

I will not eat seafood.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Help Others

I will offer to help 2 person(s) who are in need each day.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Limit Social Media

I will limit my social media use to once per day.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Go Paperless

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Know My Health

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Healthy Sleep

I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Disconnect from Email

I will disconnect from my email when not at work.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Work-Life Balance

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Needs vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Containers

I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Track my Purchases

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Avoid Disposables

I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

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    Anita Bailey-Huff 10/28/2016 9:08 AM
    I am excited I did it, and I was faithful to all my challenges!! this is wonderful, I am going to keep this up!

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    Anita Bailey-Huff 10/19/2016 3:47 PM
    Because 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

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    Anita Bailey-Huff 10/19/2016 3:46 PM
    This 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

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    Anita Bailey-Huff 10/17/2016 4:08 PM
    I 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

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    Anita Bailey-Huff 10/17/2016 4:07 PM
    I am enjoying these challenges, it really is helping me to hopefully lose weight, and be healthier

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    Anita Bailey-Huff 10/17/2016 8:57 AM
    I am really enjoying the challenges, I am finding myself doing them not just during the week, but also on the weekends

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    Anita Bailey-Huff 10/14/2016 2:47 PM
    I can wait to watch a documentary tonight on food with my family that is going to be fun

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    Anita Bailey-Huff 10/14/2016 2:46 PM
    I am excited to do the challenges.. keeps me motivated