Mary Wallace
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 261 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO190minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO8.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO90minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO1.0zero-waste mealconsumed
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UP TO1.0outdoor mealconsumed
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UP TO3.0organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO60minutesspent exercising
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UP TO104gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO4.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO90minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO25plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Mary's actions
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 20 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
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
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
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.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 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.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
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.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Health
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Nature
Eat Meals Outside
I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Waste
Visit a Waste Management Facility
I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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