Alannah Heilweil
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 761 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO14locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO35plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO10conversationswith people
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UP TO3.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO15petitionssigned
Alannah's actions
Water
Learn About My Watershed
I will find local resources for learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.
Consumption and Economy
Support Local Businesses
I will buy from local businesses instead of shopping online.
Water
Say No to Plastic
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. This week, I'll say "no" to plastic bags at the store and plastic straws in all of my drinks.
Community
Host a House Party
I will host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.
Consumption and Economy
Learn About Alternatives to the GDP
I will research alternatives (like Gross National Happiness) to measuring economic livelihood and the health of a nation.
Visions of Sustainability
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day this week.
Water
Watch The Story of Bottled Water
I will watch The Story of Bottled Water to learn more about bottled water's impacts on the environment.
Food
Support Local Food Systems
I will source 2 meal(s) from local producers each day this week. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.
Ecological Principles
Research Renewable Energy Options
I will find out if my local utilities offer an option for supporting renewable energy investment.
A Call to Sustainability
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a movie about a sustainability issue I would like to know more about.
A Call to Sustainability
Sign a Petition
I will sign petitions in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.
Consumption and Economy
Visit a Waste Management Facility
I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.
Consumption and Economy
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Consumption and Economy
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Ecological Principles
Practice Gratitude for Earth
This week, I will spend 20 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) each day this week.
A Call to Sustainability
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day this week.
Ecological Principles
Reduce My Footprint
I will calculate my ecological footprint and talk with my family or roommates about way we can reduce our negative enviromental impact.
A Call to Sustainability
Pay Attention to Current Events
I will watch or read the news each day this week with a specific focus on sustainability issues and happenings.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) free of processed foods each day this week.
Ecological Principles
Recycle Everything I Can
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community this week.
Transportation
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 2 meal(s) from local producers each day this week.
Consumption and Economy
Watch a Documentary
I will watch one of the films suggested in the additional resources and discuss it with friends or family.
Community
Sign a Petition
I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.
Ecological Principles
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.
A Call to Sustainability
Talk To Others
I will tell 5 people why sustainability is important to me and what my vision for a sustainable world is.
Participant Feed
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