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Joyce Stevens

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"'Leave the earth in better condition than one found it'"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,126 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    198
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    28
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    30
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    420
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    42
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    28
    zero-waste meals
    consumed

Joyce's actions

Food

ANIMAL FREE DIET

I will adopt a diet free of animal products (eggs, milk, cheese, etc.)

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Sustainable Community

ESTABLISH EMERGENCY KIT

I will establish an emergency kit and escape route in case of natural disaster like wild fire.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

LEARN ABOUT NATIVE BEES

I will read about native bees and take an action to help them.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Healthy Sleep

I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

VISIT SALMON LADDER

I will visit Rocky Reach Dam and learn about salmon migration.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Eliminate Toxic Plastics

I will avoid buying and using toxic plastics.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Avoid refined sugar

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Plant a Herb Garden

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Zero-Waste Cooking

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Locally-Sourced Meals

I will source 2 meal(s) per day from local producers.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

REDUCE WATER USE IN TOILET

I will install a low flow or dual flush toilet.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Buy Only What I Need

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

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    Joyce Stevens 5/19/2019 10:39 AM
    Congratulations to everyone!  

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    Joyce Stevens 5/18/2019 2:15 PM
    Gave away reusable grocery bags for door prizes at a training today.  :-)

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    Joyce Stevens 5/17/2019 7:27 AM
    Love that many of my 'daily challenges' have become a normal part of my life, and will continue beyond the two weeks of the challenge.

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    Joyce Stevens 5/16/2019 6:19 AM
    One more attempt at posting a photo of the fish ladder yesterday.

    • Jeanne Poirier's avatar
      Jeanne Poirier 5/16/2019 9:13 PM
      I 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's avatar
      Joyce Stevens 5/16/2019 6:20 AM
      Still 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 PM
    Some good sized salmon coming through on the fish ladder at Rocky Reach Dam today.  

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      Joyce Stevens 5/15/2019 7:49 PM
      Photo 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 AM
    Busy week, but am enjoying this challenge. :-)

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    Joyce Stevens 5/14/2019 6:45 AM
    Oh my, the challenge is moving quickly.  I need to get busy with my remaining two 'one time' challenges. :-)

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    Joyce Stevens 5/13/2019 12:39 PM
    Week two!  Good luck everyone.  :-)


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    Joyce Stevens 5/12/2019 6:53 AM
    Happy Mother's Day to all of you, both mothers to humans and pets.  Have a lovely day!  :-)

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    Joyce Stevens 5/11/2019 12:28 PM
    Challenging with no animal products at breakfast time!  :-)


    • Joyce Stevens's avatar
      Joyce Stevens 5/11/2019 2:07 PM
      Lori, 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's avatar
      Lori Nitchals 5/11/2019 1:55 PM
      I 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's avatar
      Lori Nitchals 5/11/2019 1:55 PM
      I bet! 
      Hmmm...what would I do if that was my challenge? Maybe peanut butter on toast and/or muesli with water, and fresh fruit?