Olga Newhouse

Cameron Park Zoo

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
459 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

32

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill

Olga's actions

Personal Care

See the Green

I will properly recycle used contact lenses and packaging.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Family

Swap the Snacks

I will swap out 1 prepackaged snacks a day for fresh fruits or veggies.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

Dam the Flow

I will use a menstrual cup and/or cloth pads

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Plant a Garden

I will plant an herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, or community garden

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Use Reusables at Work

I will use reusable dishes and silverware when eating at work.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Create Your Own Action

Personal Care

Switched my hair brush to a bamboo eco-friendly hair brush.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Family Swap the Snacks

How does swapping out prepackaged snacks for fresh fruit or veggies benefit your family?

Olga Newhouse 7/23/2019 1:25 PM

We are able to up our fresh produce intake this way. Also using reusable containers for smaller fruits has been super easy as well.

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Olga Newhouse 7/12/2019 9:18 AM

I planted cilantro, dill, and sage for my challenge. these are hardy plants that will do well in the Texas heat. And I hope the native plants can also help bees.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Plant a Garden

Besides having access to fresh herbs and vegetables, what benefits will you see from growing your own garden?

Olga Newhouse 6/22/2019 7:55 AM

I planted basil and hot red peppers. So far so good! I also planted flowering plants for bees in the front yard like gardenias.

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