Lia Wilson

Blackbaud Community

"To help bring our planet back from the brink!"

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Lia's actions

Personal Care

See the Green

I will properly recycle used contact lenses and packaging.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Personal Care

Just Say No

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Minimize Packaging

I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Pets

All Natural Pet Toys

I will give my pets natural alternatives to toys like femur bones and antlers, canvas, natural rubber, hemp, rope or cotton toys. Or I will make our own toys from recycled items found in our home!

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Family

Natural Paints

I will paint rooms in my home with low/no VOC or natural paints.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

Lia Wilson 7/24/2019 5:12 AM

This past weekend, I tried something different with my favorite barista - I brought my own cups and had her fill them instead of using her single-use cups. She didn't bat an eye when I asked her to do that, so I'm sure she has other customers who do the same. In a way, it's a win-win for her and for the planet - she doesn't have to pay for those cups and I'm not throwing them out after just one use.

This challenge has made me more aware of not only the single-use plastic containers, but single-use containers in general that we use then toss out without a thought to the impact on our planet. I'm not perfect in what I do, but even these little things can cumulatively make a difference. And now imagine what would happen if everyone did a small something...

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Minimize Packaging

With the added mindfulness of reducing your packaging, what have you noticed about the amount and type of single use plastics used for packaging when you shop in the grocery store?

Lia Wilson 7/19/2019 10:31 AM

I've noticed there's a mind-boggling amount of single-use plastic, and it's all for the sake of convenience. It helps remind me that my convenience is not more important than our planet and its survival.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Pets All Natural Pet Toys

In what ways is supplying your pet with all natural pet toys better for your pet, better for you, and better for the environment?

Lia Wilson 7/16/2019 7:15 AM

First and foremost, I don't have to worry about what chemicals are going into their system. Secondly, I know that what I'm giving them is better for the planet in general. Third, I take comfort in knowing that I'm helping make things better instead of worse.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Family Natural Paints

How do environmental health, community health, and your family's health intersect?

Lia Wilson 7/16/2019 7:13 AM

I grew up with a grandfather who was well ahead of his time when it came to being mindful of the environment and our impact on it. Each year, I've learned and seen how the environment in which I live impacts my health and the health of those around me. I also understand what I do (or don't do) impacts others, so I try to be mindful of this. It's a daily challenge, but one that is important if we want our planet to survive.

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