
Sue Lara
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 662 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO107pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO220gallons of watersaved
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UP TO95minutesspent exercising
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UP TO76minutesspent learning
Sue's actions
Land, Water, and Air
Take Shorter Showers
Conserving water helps protect this precious resource. I will shorten my showers to 5 minutes to save water and reduce energy use - each time saving up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water!
Community and Connection
Explore My Area
Discovering what’s nearby fosters a deeper connection to my community. I will explore 1 new places in my area, such as parks, historical sites, or local businesses.
Community and Connection
Attend a Local Event
Local events such as farmers' markets, festivals, or community meetings like town halls are great ways to feel part of a community. I will attend 1 community events to connect with others and learn more about my area.
Wildlife
Learn the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace
Leave No Trace means enjoying nature responsibly by minimizing our impact and leaving the environment as we found it, or better. I will spend 10 minutes learning about the seven core principles to minimize my impact while enjoying the outdoors.
Health and Well-Being
Exercise Daily
Daily movement supports our physical and mental health. I will spend 10 minutes each day exercising in a way that feels good to me, such as walking, running, stretching, or dancing.
Health and Well-Being
Audit Toxic Products in my Home
Many common products contain harmful chemicals. I will spend 30 minutes researching chemicals found in products I use, and I will make a list of products I'd like to replace with safer options.
Health and Well-Being
Replace a Product
Small changes can make a big difference for health and sustainability. Using what I learned from auditing ingredients in the products I use, I will replace 1 toxic or harmful products I use with safer, eco-friendly alternatives.
Land, Water, and Air
Learn to Choose Forest-Friendly Foods
Our food choices can help protect forests and wildlife. I will spend 5 minutes learning how to choose foods that are grown in ways that protect forests, such as avoiding products linked to deforestation and seeking certified sustainable options like shade-grown coffee or palm oil-free products.
Wildlife
Learn about Native Species
The world is full of unique species that all play an important role in nature. I will spend 5 minutes learning what the native plants and wildlife are in my region.
Community and Connection
Keep My Community Clean
A clean community benefits everyone. Each day I am outside, I will pick up 4 pieces of litter to keep my community clean.
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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Sue Lara 4/30/2025 3:38 PMI’m shocked at how much is toxic in my home…right down to my clothes! I have identified changes I hope to make, no matter how long it takes me. This was eye-opening. -
Sue Lara 4/19/2025 10:18 AMThis morning I participated in the DuPage River Sweep efforts! Feels so good to finally be a part of something that has been on my list for years. Patty King - thank you so much for organizing! -
Sue Lara 4/16/2025 7:27 AMI have been taking for granting the pleasure of my morning cup of coffee! I had no idea that coffee production is a major driver of global deforestation. I will select beans thoughtfully in the future and continue to learn more so I can appreciate it!