Joyce Stevens
"'Leave the earth in better condition than one found it'"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,126 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO30meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO420minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO28locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO28zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO42plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO198gallons of waterhave been saved
Joyce's actions
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Water
REDUCE WATER USE IN TOILET
I will install a low flow or dual flush toilet.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 2 meal(s) per day from local producers.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Food
Plant a Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Health
Avoid refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying and using toxic plastics.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Water
Inspect, maintain and clean your septic system regularly
I will contact a septic system company to ask how I can keep my septic system healthy with non toxic products or schedule a cleaning.
Nature
VISIT SALMON LADDER
I will visit Rocky Reach Dam and learn about salmon migration.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.
Nature
LEARN ABOUT NATIVE BEES
I will read about native bees and take an action to help them.
Sustainable Community
ESTABLISH EMERGENCY KIT
I will establish an emergency kit and escape route in case of natural disaster like wild fire.
Food
ANIMAL FREE DIET
I will adopt a diet free of animal products (eggs, milk, cheese, etc.)
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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Joyce Stevens 5/19/2019 10:39 AMCongratulations to everyone!-
Jeanne Poirier 5/19/2019 8:07 PMAnd to you too!
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Joyce Stevens 5/18/2019 2:15 PMGave away reusable grocery bags for door prizes at a training today. :-) -
Joyce Stevens 5/17/2019 7:27 AMLove that many of my 'daily challenges' have become a normal part of my life, and will continue beyond the two weeks of the challenge.-
Heather Stacy 5/17/2019 7:31 AMWay to go!!
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Joyce Stevens 5/16/2019 6:19 AMOne more attempt at posting a photo of the fish ladder yesterday.-
Jeanne Poirier 5/16/2019 9:13 PMI was there today - a photo would be difficult - but WOW the fish were big & beautiful. What a struggle they have for a life! -
Joyce Stevens 5/16/2019 6:20 AMStill didn't work. Patty helped me post a photo on the 6th, but it's not working now. Well, I was able to see some fish coming through yesterday.
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Joyce Stevens 5/15/2019 7:47 PMSome good sized salmon coming through on the fish ladder at Rocky Reach Dam today.-
Joyce Stevens 5/15/2019 7:49 PMPhoto didn't show up. Darn it all. A bonus was getting to see MANY Big Horn Sheep across the highway after viewing the fish. :-)
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Joyce Stevens 5/15/2019 8:53 AMBusy week, but am enjoying this challenge. :-) -
Joyce Stevens 5/14/2019 6:45 AMOh my, the challenge is moving quickly. I need to get busy with my remaining two 'one time' challenges. :-) -
Joyce Stevens 5/13/2019 12:39 PMWeek two! Good luck everyone. :-)
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Joyce Stevens 5/12/2019 6:53 AMHappy Mother's Day to all of you, both mothers to humans and pets. Have a lovely day! :-) -
Joyce Stevens 5/11/2019 12:28 PMChallenging with no animal products at breakfast time! :-)
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Joyce Stevens 5/11/2019 2:07 PMLori, that is exactly what I have been doing, but today I was up and out by 5:00 am for Lions Breakfast, so didn't have time for peanut butter on toast until I got home seven hours later. This is what I normally use yogurt for, quick protein / fruit smoothie. Only another week + to go. :-) -
Lori Nitchals 5/11/2019 1:55 PMI bet!
Hmmm...what would I do if that was my challenge? Maybe peanut butter on toast and/or muesli with water, and fresh fruit? -
Lori Nitchals 5/11/2019 1:55 PMI bet!
Hmmm...what would I do if that was my challenge? Maybe peanut butter on toast and/or muesli with water, and fresh fruit?
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