Rileigh McPhillips
4/15/2020 12:33 PM
The next step could be to shut of the water as you do dishes, turn off the water as you shave in the shower, and lastly make sure you have no leaky faucets!
Rileigh McPhillips
"Trying my best to live a more sustainable life and help the gorgeous planet we live on thrive!!"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 725 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO240gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO330minutesspent exercising
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UP TO35minutesspent learning
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UP TO245minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO100minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO21pounds of CO2have been saved
Rileigh's actions
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.
Health
Learn More about Food Deserts
I will spend 10 minutes learning about food deserts and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.
Simplicity
Meditate
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 10 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, work on starting one, or find a local community garden to get involved with.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Energy
Learn About Renewable Energy
I will spend 10 minutes learning more about renewable energy alternatives (i.e. solar, wind, biomass) in my region.
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 each day that I do this.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will spend at least 15 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater 5-Minute ShowersFive minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Go for a Daily WalkHow do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
Rileigh McPhillips 4/15/2020 12:32 PMWalking rather than driving kind of forces you to observe your surroundings more! When I walkI love looking around at the trees, flowers shrubs, all the greenery! Especially during this time of year, walks around the neighborhood are so much fun. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Rileigh McPhillips 4/13/2020 7:53 PMWorkout buddies are awesome and help me be more motivated to work out! It's also so much fun to work out outside and get some fresh air! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Power Down the ComputerWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
Rileigh McPhillips 4/13/2020 7:53 PMOther super easy things to do are to stop the water when doing dishes and using the natural light rather than artificial ones! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity MeditateWhat would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?
Rileigh McPhillips 4/07/2020 6:04 PMI really like to spend my time reflecting on my day and my trying to organize my thoughts. I end the day with journaling and sort of brain dumping onto my head. It is so easy to get overwhelmed during times like this and it's a great stress reliever!