Tammi Frey
"If ya ain't first, you're last. "
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,335 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO0.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO29plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO366minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO131pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO450gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO0.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO50minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0hourvolunteered
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UP TO25plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO36meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO28disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO0.0donationsmade
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UP TO3.0conversationswith people
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UP TO2,311minutesspent exercising
Tammi's actions
Waste
Launch a Recycling Program
I will start a recycling program at my workplace, dorm, or elsewhere on campus.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 90 minute(s) each day.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with durable non-plastic options.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Food
Meet My Local Farmers
I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those around the world who produce my food in order to make better choices when I shop.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gal (56 L) of water a day or 450 gal (1,680 L) a month by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Health
Reduce refined sugar
I will keep track and reduce my consumption of refined sugars, including sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Community
Engage In Active Listening
I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 5 conversations.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 60-minute walk outside each day.
Energy
Learn About Renewable Energy
I will spend 5 minutes learning more about renewable energy alternatives (i.e. solar, wind, biomass) in my region.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
Community
SIGN UP TO VOTE
I will make sure I’m registered to vote. While I’m at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!
Food
Visit A Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Community
Connect with a Nonprofit
I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service or organize car sharing with my neighbors or classmates to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
Health
Know My health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 1 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
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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Tammi Frey 4/17/2022 4:35 PMHappy Easter from my family to yours! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Engage In Active ListeningWhat was it like to actively listen to someone? How did both people and the conversation(s) benefit from active listening?
Tammi Frey 4/16/2022 5:15 AMIt ultimately helps you build trust and understand others people's situations and feelings. With this, it allows you to offer support and empathy. Unlike critical listening, active listening seeks to understand rather than reply. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Explore My AreaHow might spending more time outdoors enhance your brainpower?
Tammi Frey 4/14/2022 11:31 AMNature expands our endorphins allowing us to experience things at a more focused mindset. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Know My healthHow do you deal with the physical and emotional stress of the big problems we face? How can you help others cope?
Tammi Frey 4/14/2022 11:28 AMI take all my problems to God. Being stressed in a situation that is beyond your control results in mental exhaustion. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Car ShareTake a moment to think of places you frequent often (school, work, grocery store, natural areas). Could you choose one or two days a week to schedule driving with a friend, neighbor or co-worker to these places?
Tammi Frey 4/14/2022 11:27 AMI can limit grocery shopping to once a week by purchasing meals for 14 days rather than 7. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Visit A Local FarmHow do our current food growing and manufacturing processes affect our future and the future of Earth?
Tammi Frey 4/14/2022 11:24 AMHarvesting has a significant amount of nutrients, water, and energy being taken from the land. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Choose LED BulbsSwitching out your lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! In what other ways can you exercise your civic duty to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions?
Tammi Frey 4/14/2022 11:22 AM- Insulate your home.
- Switch to renewables.
- Buy energy efficient.
- Use less water.
- Change your diet.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Connect with a NonprofitWhat inspires you to act toward a more sustainable community?
Tammi Frey 4/14/2022 11:18 AMA sustainable community is most likely to strengthen the future while promoting a clean and safe environment. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity SIGN UP TO VOTEWhy is voting important to creating a just, sustainable, and thriving world? In what other ways can you actively participate in important decision-making?
Tammi Frey 4/14/2022 11:09 AMU.S. citizens have a responsibility to participate in their government by registering and voting. By voting, citizens' voices are heard in their government and help ensure that the democratic representative system of government is maintained. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Switch to Cold WaterWhat do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
Tammi Frey 4/14/2022 7:49 AMPut it into an IRA for the purpose of a more rewarding future and retirement.