Day Cropp
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 506 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO5.0organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO70minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO10plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO13plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO40gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO70minutesspent exercising
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UP TO9.0peoplehelped
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UP TO5.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO110minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO930minutesspent learning
Day's actions
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home or Dorm Room
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home or dorm room.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
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.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 5 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
Waste
RESEARCH LOCAL WASTE SITES
I will spend 240 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.
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
Use Reusable Bags
If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 2 person(s) who are in need each day.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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 QUESTIONFood Watch a Documentary about Food SovereigntyHow does food sovereignty address the complex transition from localized food systems to modern global food systems?
Day Cropp 11/21/2023 10:02 AMFood sovereignty can address access to whole, fresh food on a global scale by teaching people to grow their own food and be able to come together as a community to get more nutritious available food. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste RESEARCH LOCAL WASTE SITESIn what neighborhoods or areas of your region are landfills or other waste sites located? Which communities are most affected by these locations?
Day Cropp 11/14/2023 6:14 PMThe Buncombe County landfill mostly affects the city of Marshal and the neighborhoods near it. Low-income residents are more at risk for hazardous waste near these landfills. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Find Local Recycling DepotsOur ability to recycle certain things ebbs and flows based upon many factors, including market demand for recyclables. Luckily there are places that accept uncommon things to recycle or dispose of in a less harmful way. What did you find when looking for places to recycle items that can't be recycled in your curbside bin?
Day Cropp 11/14/2023 6:06 PMPlaces like terracyle are good options for recycling your non recyclable. If you think that you can recycle something look into companies that might be able to do it for you. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Turn it offHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Day Cropp 11/09/2023 8:52 AMIn Asheville, electricity is generated by a power plant run on dual-fuel. Ash dumps at Duke's Marshall Plant are leaking into surface water and groundwater impacting the environment, animals, and humans.