Jena Edwards
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 529 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO14meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO8.0more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO420minutesof additional sleep
Jena's actions
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Energy
Dry Clothes Efficiently
I will use a clothesline or the dryer's automatic setting (not the timer).
Health
Support pollution reduction
I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
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.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Transportation
Contribute to building the vision for public transit's future
I will complete the Link Transit questionnaire (MAY 20th DEADLINE) at letsthinklink.org. Action Resource > >
Sustainability
Host a House Party
I will host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Transportation
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Food
Join a Local CSA
I will sign up for a local CSA (Consumer-supported Agriculture).
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Transportation
TAKE A REGIONAL BIKE RIDE
Check out the Transportation Resources page for some great ideas for local bike rides and take a ride! Action Resource > >
Participant Feed
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Jena Edwards 5/26/2017 1:52 PMLevi the cat would brighten any room, without using electricity! Check him and the other cats out at http://www.wenatcheehumane.org/cats/. -
Jena Edwards 5/25/2017 12:42 PM -
Jena Edwards 5/24/2017 9:35 AMIt really helps cut down clutter in my house when I adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need. I plan to do this for the whole year. -
Jena Edwards 5/23/2017 10:33 AMGreat example of volunteering - A Wenatchee WA teen creates fundraiser with Chris Pratt for Seattle Children's Hospital.https://www.crowdrise.com/jurassicworld?utm_donation=795389592467a5a962d0d99387375&utm_platform=fb&utm_device=desktop&utm_source=donate-modal-cr -
Jena Edwards 5/22/2017 9:47 AM-
Leona Holahan 5/22/2017 2:24 PMAwww... good post.
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Jena Edwards 5/21/2017 1:26 PMGoing hiking on this beautiful day. :) -
Jena Edwards 5/20/2017 11:07 AM -
Jena Edwards 5/19/2017 2:23 PMLooks like a great weekend for a bike ride! -
Jena Edwards 5/18/2017 6:31 PMI like using SmartThings to control my energy use. -
Jena Edwards 5/17/2017 12:38 PMI have been putting a sweatshirt on this week when I am cold, instead of turning on the heat.