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October 1 - October 31, 2025
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Amy Betts

Columbia Bank

""You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference..." ~Jane Goodall"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 70 THIS WEEK
  • 849 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    locally sourced meal
    consumed
  • UP TO
    1,815
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    280
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    141
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables
  • UP TO
    2,080
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    5.0
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    1.0
    advocacy action
    completed
  • UP TO
    70
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    200
    minutes
    spent learning

Amy's actions

Health

Go Get a Check Up

Regular health check-ups help prevent problems before they start. I will schedule or attend a medical, dental, or mental health check-up to take care of my well-being.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Research My Investment Portfolio for Alignment with My Values

I will find out what stocks and bonds are in my investment account portfolio to determine if they align with my values (e.g. environmental, social responsibility, community).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Reflect on My Needs Versus Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Enjoy Fruits and Veggies

Adding fruits and vegetables to our meals nourishes our body and the planet. I will prepare and enjoy 1 servings of a variety of colorful fruits and veggies.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Replace Screen Time with Other Activities

I will replace 60 minutes of screen time each day with other activities.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Meditate or Create a Moment of Silence

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 5 minutes each day to reflect on things important to me.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Volunteer in My Community

I will volunteer 4 hours in my community during the challenge.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Repair a Broken Item

I will repair at least one item that is broken, but is repairable. This might be items like garden tools, sewing machine, small appliances, electronics, clothing, and more.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Explore a New Trail or Nature Walk

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Take the Pre-Survey

Take the Pre-Event Survey

I’ll take a short pre-survey to share what motivated me to join — and earn 15 points! (If I already took the survey by email, I’ll just mark this action complete to get my points.)

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Find Local Recycling Depots

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in recycling dumpsters or my curbside bin.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Donate Food in My Community

I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Research Local Waste and Landfill Sites

I will spend 45 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will shop at a farmers market or food co-op to support local farmers and businesses. By doing so, I may be able to learn more about who produces the food I eat and goods I buy.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature
    How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place -- your deep knowledge of and appreciation for your surroundings?

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    Amy Betts 10/21/2025 4:53 PM
    • Pet Parent 🐾
    Was able to explore a trail in beautiful Park City, Utah - started with a farming museum and then up into the hills.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste
    Our ability to recycle certain things ebbs and flows based upon many factors, including market demand for recyclables. Luckily there are places that accept uncommon things to recycle or dispose of in a less harmful way. What did you find when looking for places to recycle items that can't be recycled in your curbside bin?

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    Amy Betts 10/10/2025 8:33 AM
    • Pet Parent 🐾
    Most paint stores like Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore will accept latex and oil-based paint for recycling. Need to call ahead to make sure. Old stand alone air conditioner units are much harder to recycle. Right now, only option is through the landfill service - they are still recycled, thought.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity
    In what ways can you increase the positive impacts and decrease the negative impacts of your financial investments?

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    Amy Betts 10/08/2025 3:14 PM
    • Pet Parent 🐾
    As I work through wants vs needs, ensure that my spending and investment decisions support my financial goals without harming others or my community. This means carefully assessing the full supply chain impact of products, services and investments when making financial decisions.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    What is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?

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    Amy Betts 10/06/2025 5:05 PM
    • Pet Parent 🐾
    Exclusively purchase organically grown fruits and vegetables. While more expensive monetarily, they are less expensive in terms of health and environmental outcomes.

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      Kylie Janssen 10/06/2025 5:19 PM
      • Pet Parent 🐾
      Hi Amy! I know some people try to go vegetarian. It could be worth a try
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity
    What would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?

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    Amy Betts 10/03/2025 8:18 AM
    • Pet Parent 🐾
    I plan to spend more time reflecting on family connections.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health
    How does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet? What fruits or vegetables did you try this week, and which was your favorite?

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    Amy Betts 10/03/2025 8:17 AM
    • Pet Parent 🐾
    Eating fruits and vegetables is cleaner although they often take more time to clean and prepare.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity
    Fresh air and movement are good for our entire being and can help us think more clearly and creatively. How does taking a walk each day affect yourself and/or your work?

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    Amy Betts 10/03/2025 8:15 AM
    • Pet Parent 🐾
    Walking each morning allows me to think without electronic distractions.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity
    How is creativity a necessary ingredient for practicing simplicity?

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    Amy Betts 10/03/2025 8:14 AM
    • Pet Parent 🐾
    Creativity requires dedicated focus, and applying this to what one has already obtained is often simpler than looking to acquire something new.