Sally Freed
"My mission is to truly become more aware of the small, every day, habitual choices that I make, that either help or hurt the earth, my community, and my health, and to take greater responsibility for my actions. "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 366 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO140gallons of waterhave been saved
Sally's actions
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
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.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.
Waste
MEET YOUR DRIVER
I will introduce myself to my Waste Management driver.
Health
Avoid refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
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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Sally Freed 5/26/2017 8:35 AMToday I will strive to get 30 minutes of exercise outside and eat a vegetarian menu this weekend! -
Sally Freed 5/25/2017 12:13 PMGetting my heating and cooling system checked and found out I need some repairs. It will run more efficiently and use less energy now, especially during the hot summer! -
Sally Freed 5/23/2017 6:53 PMDrove to Seattle this afternoon and blown away by all the cars on the road, including mine.. Makes me think about all the carbon we're dumping into the atmosphere. -
Sally Freed 5/22/2017 9:12 AMWent to the dog park early and enjoyed a beautiful morning with some fun people and some cute pups! Great to be outside! -
Sally Freed 5/21/2017 7:15 AMYesterday I hiked 5 miles on the Glacier View trail with my team captain, Kathy Peven - it's obvious why we need to take care of our planet but getting up in the hills in our valley really confirms why we should always be working hard to protect and preserve our Mother Earth. -
Sally Freed 5/18/2017 8:45 AMToday I am going to try not to use my car for any shopping needs, but either bike or walk. I am also grateful for three things, clean air to breathe, clean water to drink, and a roof over my head! -
Sally Freed 5/15/2017 6:28 AMToday, while shopping on-line, I almost bought a skirt for a ridiculous amount of money. I remembered my "needs vs. wants" and saved $100 on something I wanted but don't really need! -
Sally Freed 5/14/2017 8:23 PMI realize that I love refined sugar and it's hard to emanate it from my diet. I'm gonna keep trying!-
Lisa Robinson 5/14/2017 9:22 PMTry some probiotics--changing your gut helps change cravings.
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Sally Freed 5/14/2017 6:50 PMI walked to McGlinn's for Mother's Day Brunch and I have not driven my car at all today! -
Sally Freed 5/13/2017 8:30 PMI used a disposable fork and plate for a friend's birthday party - which bummed me out because I knew I had accepted the challenge not to do this. But I was aware of the fact that I was doing it, so that made me feel better knowing that I can still improve.