
Pamela Gilligan
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 461 Total
Participant Impact
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up to45meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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up to750minutesbeing mindful
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up to60minutesspent outdoors
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up to0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
Pamela's Actions
Nature
Attend or Join an Outdoor Club
I will go to an outdoor club or similar group's meeting or event.
Nature
Class or Extracurricular Meetings Outside
I will host a meeting or class outside.
Nature
Go for a Hike
I will take a 60-minute hike in nature.
Nature
Get Involved In Local/Campus Conservation
I will get involved in a local or campus conservation project, volunteering my time or researching local conservation issues.
Nature
Explore Campus Nature
I will spend time getting acquainted with the nature on or near my campus.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Waste
Advocate For Composting
I will advocate for a composting program at my school. If a composting program exists, I will advocate ways to improve and expand it.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 0 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Water
Research My Water Supply
I will learn more about my own local watershed and where my water comes from and identify any conservation or water quality issues.
Food
Shop at Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op, or join a CSA.
Health
Avoid Artificial Sweeteners
I will cut out or reduce all artificial sweeteners in my diet, especially acesulfame potassium, aspartame, sucralose and saccharin - all which can decrease human health and pollute our waterways.
Water
Wash Only Full Loads of Laundry
I will conserve water by only doing full loads of laundry.
Water
Watch A Water Documentary
I will watch a documentary about water and the environment.
Health
Go Organic
I will choose organic as often as possible to reduce exposure to pesticides, which are unhealthy for me as well as the planet.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden or window pot in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Simplicity
De-Clutter
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.
Simplicity
Physical or Mental Mindful Practices
I will spend 15 minute(s) per day thinking quietly, practicing meditation, yoga, working out, or doing another mindful activity.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Health
DIY Non-Toxic Cleaning
I will make my own cleaning products using non-toxic ingredients - improving air quality at home or school and also protecting human and environmental health.
Community
Connect with a Nonprofit
I will connect with a local nonprofit and find out how I can get involved.
Feed
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Pamela Gilligan 3/10/2017 7:28 AMIt's still morning, but today I signed up for a CSA with Grow It Green. When I'm on the go I drink water from my reusable bottle all day every day (including right now). I just ate an organic breakfast of steel cut organic oats with honey and an organic banana. I have a hard time eating entirely local foods, but that is on my list of things to strive towards next. I am currently experimenting in making DIY green cleaning products in order to clean my apartment today. So far so good on that front. Mindfulness is my next biggest goal, lately it has been challenging to find the time to dedicate to yoga, meditation, and reiki. I plan on spending at least an hour on those right after I clean. Many of the activities in this challenge I do on a daily basis already so in some respect it is easy for me to contribute, however, it is helpful in making me fully conscious of the impact and how I can improve upon it.