Laura Anne Baird
"Live your BEST Life because everyday is a great day to be alive "
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 982 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO35whole food mealsconsumed
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UP TO131pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO311minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO107plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO23disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO40plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO27plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO24pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO75peoplehelped
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UP TO5.0conversationswith people
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UP TO35minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
Laura Anne's actions
Simplicity
Core Values
We may find more meaning and joy in life when our actions are aligned with our personal values. I will determine what my top 3-5 core values are so that I can better align my actions with them.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 3.3lbs (1.6kg) a month by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in recycling dumpsters or my curbside bin.
Waste
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus to reduce pollution in the environment and in local communities.
Waste
RESEARCH LOCAL WASTE SITES
I will spend 20 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.
Community
Research Restorative Justice
I will spend 60 minutes learning about restorative justice and conflict resolution opportunities in my own community or state.
Community
SIGN UP TO VOTE
I will make sure I’m registered to vote. While I’m at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!
Community
Host A Watch Party
I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 3 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Food
Meet My Local Farmers
I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those around the world who produce my food in order to make better choices when I shop.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Community
Engage In Active Listening
I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 5 conversations.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Energy
Learn About Renewable Energy
I will spend 30 minutes learning more about renewable energy alternatives (i.e. solar, wind, biomass) in my region.
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.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
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 when I have to print documents.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Food
Whole Food Lifestyle
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
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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Laura Anne Baird 3/29/2024 8:21 AMHappy Friday! What a great day to end a challenge! -
Laura Anne Baird 3/28/2024 9:38 AMThankful Thursday to be back in action! -
Laura Anne Baird 3/20/2024 10:33 AMIt's a great day for Wellness Wednesday & an ECO Challenge!-
Genesee Hernandez 3/25/2024 11:42 AMwhere have you been?! :)
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Laura Anne Baird 3/19/2024 4:00 PMHappy Triumphant Tuesday! -
Laura Anne Baird 3/18/2024 2:58 PM
Having gratitude for the simple things we take for granted, helps keep me centered and realize how blessed I am! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Go PaperlessReducing your paper mail can reduce mental clutter as well as physical waste -- by reducing what is coming in, you can reduce what is going into the recycling bin too. How does it make you feel? What is the next step you will take to reduce your waste?
Laura Anne Baird 3/18/2024 2:56 PMHaving everything in my phone makes it a lot easier to track and manage my upcoming bills/finances. Also, saves space in my home for other things than paper mail! -
Laura Anne Baird 3/18/2024 12:16 PMHappy Motivational Monday! -
Laura Anne Baird 3/15/2024 11:30 AMIt is Fri-Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -
Laura Anne Baird 3/13/2024 12:08 PMHappy Wellness Wednesday! -
Laura Anne Baird 3/12/2024 12:05 PMHappy Triumphant Tuesday!