Amanda (KEMC) Stephens

PeaceHealth

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
325 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

19

single-use bags

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

34

pieces of litter

picked up
UP TO

11

pieces of plastic cutlery

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

4.1

pounds

waste composted
UP TO

220

additional oz of water

consumed

Amanda (KEMC)'s actions

At Home

Needs Vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

At Work

Use Reusables at Work

I will keep 1 forks, spoons, and/or knives from entering the landfill by using reusable utensils when eating at work.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

At Home

Compost Food Waste

I will avoid sending food waste to the landfill by composting my food scraps.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Well-being

Healthy Hydration

I will improve hydration by drinking an additional 20oz of water each day. I will do this by drinking additional servings of water or by drinking water in place of other less healthy beverage options.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

In Our Communities

Keep My Community Clean

I will pick up 1 piece(s) of litter each day.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

In Our Communities

Use Reusable Bags

I will refuse 3 of single-use paper or plastic bags each day by bringing my own reusable bags or carrying purchased goods another way.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

Amanda (KEMC) Stephens 4/16/2024 10:04 AM

Composting is going great! Less food waste to go to the landfill!

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Amanda (KEMC) Stephens 4/11/2024 8:59 AM

Set my compost bin up to start recycling kitchen/yard waste. So rewarding to see it turn into such rich soil.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
At Work Use Reusables at Work

While one's plastic cutlery is a seemingly very small part of someone's "plastic impact", why do you think it's important for us to address this opportunity to reduce?

Amanda (KEMC) Stephens 4/01/2024 11:48 AM

I work from home, rarely have the need for plastic utensils. Even when working in the office I kept my own silverware in my drawer.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
At Home Needs Vs. Wants

How is creativity a necessary ingredient for practicing simplicity?

Amanda (KEMC) Stephens 4/01/2024 11:45 AM

Day 1 - haven't bought a thing yet :)

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REFLECTION QUESTION
At Home Compost Food Waste

New 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?

Amanda (KEMC) Stephens 4/01/2024 11:44 AM

Just started back composting. Love using it to enrich the soil in my garden!

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