Sof Walker
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 227 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.0milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO3.0milestraveled by foot
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UP TO2.4pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO17plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO5.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0plastic strawnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO140gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO14more servingsof fruits and vegetables
Sof's actions
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 60 minute(s) each day.
Food
Whole Food Lifestyle
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
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.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Water
Say No to Plastic Straws
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service or organize car sharing with my neighbors or classmates to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 1 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Walk InsteadHalf of all trips made in the US are three miles or less; 72% of them are driven. Does this statistic describe your own transportation habits? If so, how might you incorporate more muscle-powered transportation in your daily life?
Sof Walker 4/09/2024 12:29 PMWalking to school in the morning took more preparation than driving, but it felt good to start and end my day with being outside. Next time, I am going to incorporate utilizing a long board to make the experience more enjoyable.