I believe in, Giving back to our Community and Paying it Forward for others in the world 🌎 🙏.
Libby Hall
"I would like to lesson my impact in my local community, by conserving energy, water, natural resources, and recycling. Reduce, Reuse, & Recycle!"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 496 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO135pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO23plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO22plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO24advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO45minutesspent learning
Libby's actions
Land + Forests
Zero Waste Day
The impacts of our waste are far reaching. I will create zero waste for an entire day and share my reflections and learnings on the feed.
Action Track: Community
Keep My Community Clean
At times it may not feel like it's up to us to keep our community clean and healthy, but we all have a role to play. Each day I am outside, I will pick up any litter I see.
Action Track: Community
Borrow Before I Buy
Why buy something I will only use once or a few times if someone nearby has it for me to borrow, and why not share something I have that someone may only need a few times a year? To reduce my consumption and waste, I will create or support the sharing economy with friends, family, colleagues or neighbors.
Freshwater + Oceans
Say No to Plastic Straws
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When marine wildlife ingest plastic, they have a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
Freshwater + Oceans
Low Water Gardening
Grass lawns are water-intensive and on average require about 30 percent of a household’s water consumption. Native plants are water-efficient and help maintain the balance and diversity of local ecosystems. I will plant native species with water-efficient plants to conserve water and improve the habitat, then post a photo on the feed to share.
Freshwater + Oceans
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
Itr's estimated over a billion water bottles are thrown away each year. Even if they were recycled, that still uses energy and resources from the earth. I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Freshwater + Oceans
Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and Oceans
I will spend 5 minutes learning more about the importance of freshwater + ocean conservation, and how I can reduce my water use. I will share what I learn with people in person, on social media, and on the feed.
Freshwater + Oceans
Cooking Oil Disposal
Pouring cooking oil down the drain can cause damage to waterways and ecosystems. I will learn how to properly dispose of cooking oil to help support healthy ecosystems.
Freshwater + Oceans
Go Plastic-Free
Millions of tons of plastic is produced each year worldwide. Each day, I will conduct a plastics audit of what I buy and use throughout the challenge (kitchen, bathroom, personal care products, etc.), to see how single-use plastic shows up in my life. I will find plastic-free alternatives to these products and advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, product manufacturers, at work, or on campus.
Freshwater + Oceans
Understand My Water Footprint
Each of us has a water footprint, directly linked to our daily activities as well as the water required in the production of things we use each day. Understanding our water use is important for a healthy planet. I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste, then share what I learned on the feed.
Action Track: Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 3 hours in my community.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Volunteer in my CommunityHow does volunteering enhance your community and/or change your relationship with it?
Libby Hall 4/30/2024 7:03 AMI work with an exceptional team firm, Cordell, Neher and Company PLLC, and every year the firm works on a community service project. This year's project will be on May 23, 2024, for Columbia Breaks Fire Interpretive Center, Entiat, WA.
I believe in, Giving back to our Community and Paying it Forward for others in the world 🌎 🙏.-
Jeanne Poirier 4/30/2024 11:10 AMAs a client of CNC, thank you! It's a great team you have and lots of giving back.
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Libby Hall 4/25/2024 6:39 PMI believe I need to help do my part on helping protect the earth for mine and everyone else's children and grandchildren for future generations.-
Suresh L 4/25/2024 6:41 PM"That's a powerful belief to hold. Each action we take today to safeguard the Earth echoes through time, ensuring a greener, brighter tomorrow for generations yet to come. Together, we can nurture a planet that thrives for our children, grandchildren, and beyond."
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Cooking Oil DisposalDid anything about this action surprise you? Do you use more or less oil than you thought?
Libby Hall 4/23/2024 5:21 AMWe hardly use cooking oil anymore. Whenever we cook bacon we always put the drippings inside of a jar with lid. When I was growing up, we used coffee cans. So the cooking oil never goes down the kitchen drain 😕 -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Low Water GardeningWhat are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.
Libby Hall 4/15/2024 4:35 PMPollution: Concern with homeless people dumping their toilets on city streets.-
Jeanne Poirier 4/15/2024 7:17 PMOh yes - or into our rivers with encampments along the edge . . .
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Use a Reusable Water BottleWhat did you learn about the amount of plastic we consume and what actions will you take to reduce your use of plastic?
Libby Hall 4/05/2024 6:38 AMOur Earth's Oceans are being abused by all the plastic bags are being dumped as litter all over the Earth 🌎
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Say No to Plastic StrawsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Libby Hall 4/05/2024 6:27 AMI use reusable bags, reusable water bottles and reusable coffee cups to prevent using plastic bags, plastic water bottles and papercoffee cups.-
Lisa Howe 4/05/2024 6:37 AMIt's so helpful to just change these few things! Refillable water containers were the biggest shift for me. More than 5 years ago I bought 2 packs of reusable water bottles. Since that time I don't have to take off my mittens to count how many plastic water bottles I have used. With the amount of water I drink on a daily basis, this has eliminated the purchase of more than 7k bottles (with lids) and water tastes better from the reusable bottles too!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Keep My Community CleanHow does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?
Libby Hall 4/05/2024 6:22 AMIf litter is an eyesore to myself, I believe that it would be an eyesore to others in my community.
Broken Windows Theory: