
Anna Landgren
"Non nobis solum nati sumus."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 401 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO120minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO5.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO200minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO3.4poundswaste composted
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UP TO80minutesspent exercising
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UP TO235gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO9.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO150minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO10plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Anna's actions
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Community
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.
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.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per 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.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 10 hour(s) in my community.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Water
Install a Toilet Tank Bank
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Waste
Buy Food and Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 20 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
Simplicity
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Nature
Have Meetings Outside
I will schedule 15 minute(s) of work meetings or phone calls outside each day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 40 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet per day.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Waste
Choose Two-Sided Printing
I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided at work.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
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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Anna Landgren 10/18/2016 3:04 PM -
Anna Landgren 10/17/2016 12:53 AMNot eating meat has been harder than I thought since my body is very dependent on animal-protein. This week I am going to try to eat more plant protein! -
Anna Landgren 10/17/2016 12:52 AMI wrote notes to my biological and sorority sisters telling them why they are lights in my life and how much I appreciate them! -
Anna Landgren 10/16/2016 9:08 AMI am grateful for...
electricity,
a room to sleep in,
and clean air. -
Anna Landgren 10/15/2016 11:13 PMGoing to bed now and going to wake up early! I will get my extra 30minutez and get my walk in the morning! -
Anna Landgren 10/15/2016 5:51 PMI am grateful for...
my friends and all the laughs they give me,
my boyfriend and his continuing support,
and my computer that allows me to communicate, research, and watch TV shows! -
Anna Landgren 10/15/2016 5:46 PMI composted (throwing it into a random bush) my banana peel! -
Anna Landgren 10/14/2016 7:26 PMI almost forgot about not eating meat today but don't usually eat meat with breakfast or lunch anyway so I remembered in time. I made sure to eat a mindful and meat-free dinner! -
Anna Landgren 10/12/2016 5:36 PMSince being at school I've let go of some of my sustainable and earth-friendly habits. I'm so excited to start ecochallenge and remind myself of how much my actions can impact the planet.