Diana Cornett
5/13/2025 2:08 PM
I have (successfully and unsuccessfully) carried things out in my hands, or drafted a companion's help. Have begun to carry several disposable bags in the car in case I forget.
Diana Cornett
"Improving health and wellness while decreasing eco impacts."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 591 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO76whole food mealsconsumed
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UP TO64plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO9.2poundswaste composted
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UP TO65disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO25pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO101plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO805minutesspent exercising
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UP TO101more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO10minutesspent learning
Diana's actions
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
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Health
Reduce refined sugar
I will keep track and reduce my consumption of refined sugars, including sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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.
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.
Food
Whole Food Lifestyle
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 4 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Health
Joyful Movement
I will spend 3 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending up to .42 lbs (.19 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.
Waste
Carry my Trash
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
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 QUESTIONWasteWhat do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reusable one with you or aren't allowed to use the one you brought? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to create a successful habit of not using plastic bags?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
Diana Cornett 5/13/2025 2:06 PMWe already use reusable personal mugs - more fun to use and keep beverage warmer longer. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteChoosing two-sided printing can be an easy adjustment on your computer settings. How can you help others make this same switch? Can it be encouraged company wide?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteWhat one thing could you do right away to reduce your waste?
Diana Cornett 5/13/2025 2:05 PMReduce purchases of items with complex or individual packaging; buy more in bulk. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteNew to composting? Be sure to check out the action resource links to learn tips and more about it. As you transition from throwing food away to composting, what do you notice about how much you are tossing? How will you use your compost once it is ready?
Diana Cornett 5/13/2025 2:04 PMNoticing fewer wasted compostable foods as diet improved. Destination for compost: neighbor's garden! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteWhile water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
Diana Cornett 5/13/2025 2:02 PMBarriers: ability to filter tap water at sources outside home, have a safe container available. Mitigation: buy a filtering water bottle. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthBefore you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?
Diana Cornett 5/13/2025 2:01 PMMaybe not addicted but certainly a mainstay whose impact wasn't considered - until now. Nice to learn that your taste buds can be retrained. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthHow does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?
Diana Cornett 5/13/2025 1:59 PMA big help to lower cholesterol and reduce the amount of overall resources used to raise meat. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthWhat's your favorite activity(ies) in which you experience joy while being active and moving?
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Diana Cornett 5/13/2025 1:55 PMWalking an extra 30 minutes every day and using our AbbVie-provided Hinge app for targeted stretching exercises has been my joyful movement break over this challenge.