Kayla Little
"love your planet, love your body"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 931 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO0.6pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO305minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO14conversationswith people
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UP TO22pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO12peoplehelped
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UP TO4.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO21disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO210minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO2.1poundswaste composted
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UP TO1.0outdoor mealconsumed
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UP TO4.0organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO107gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0meatless or vegan mealconsumed
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UP TO180minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO84plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO28milestraveled by carpool
Kayla's actions
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each 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.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 60 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Health
Audit Toxic Products In My Home
I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 2 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
Waste
Set up Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Community
Talk to my Friends
I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 2 friends per day about the issue.
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.
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.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Nature
Eat Meals Outside
I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 20-minute walk outside 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
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 2 person(s) who are in need each day.
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.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Health
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Transportation
Try Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 4 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 2.11 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Community
Share my Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.
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
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
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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Kayla Little 10/27/2016 9:30 AMBeautiful rain-soaked sidewalks this morning. Gotta love the PNW!
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Kayla Little 10/26/2016 11:29 AMSustainable Saints representing sustainability in Gresham, Oregon. How amazing! Go team! -
Kayla Little 10/25/2016 2:24 PMJotting down what makes me happy, and brings me joy is a beautiful reminder of why I am here. -
Kayla Little 10/25/2016 10:05 AMWe can make it to first! Lets go Saints! -
Kayla Little 10/18/2016 9:47 AMI talked with a friend of mine about the importance of sustainability, how it helps our planet, and ultimately ourselves, and she has decided to start creating a more sustainable environment in her home! Starting with composting, recycling, and water conservation. How rad! -
Kayla Little 10/18/2016 9:00 AMHappy Tuesday! Today is the last day to register to vote! Make your voice heard, be a part of change! -
Kayla Little 10/17/2016 11:14 AM-
e. Lassahn 10/17/2016 11:31 AMNice!
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Kayla Little 10/13/2016 8:45 AMSustainability today looks like drinking my coffee from a compostable cup.-
Kayla Little 10/13/2016 9:52 AMAlready ahead of you there! It is on it's way in the mail! -
Troy Builta 10/13/2016 9:51 AMGet yourself a reusable mug...you can fill it in the MHCC bookstore café (regular coffee, not made drinks) for a buck!
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Kayla Little 10/11/2016 8:49 AMThis ecochallenge has been a popular topic of conversation amongst my friends and I, and it is so neat seeing them all get pumped up about becoming more sustainable and eco-friendly!