This week's

green meals

(

week 31

)

Greenster will provide you with 5 plant-based recipes per week to inspire less meat consumption - this is the single best way to lower our carbon footprint.

This week's

challenge

The Big Chill šŸ„¶

Get ready for the big chill!

Cold showers stimulates blood circulation, improves your mood, and boosts your skin and hair health. Not surprisingly they also save energy, benefiting the environment.

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Period

Week 28

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Goal

Take cold showers for a week

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Difficulty

1/5

3 facts

Improved Immune Function: Regular exposure to cold water can stimulate the production of white blood cells, which can enhance your immune system's ability to fight off infections and illnesses.

Muscle Recovery: Cold showers can help reduce muscle soreness and inflammation after intense physical activity. Athletes often use cold therapy to speed up recovery times and reduce muscle pain.

Mental Resilience: Taking cold showers can build mental toughness and resilience. The discomfort of cold water can train your mind to handle stress and discomfort more effectively, promoting better stress management in daily life.

3 tips

Start Gradually: Begin with warm water and slowly lower the temperature to let your body adjust.

Focus on Breathing: Deep, steady breaths can help you manage the initial shock and discomfort of cold water.

Time It Right: Aim for 30 seconds to 2 minutes initially, gradually increasing as you become more accustomed to the cold.

Previous

challenges

Litter Mania šŸš®

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Period

Week 27

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Goal

Collect litter from your local neighbourhood

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Difficulty

2/5

Single-Use Eliminator šŸ„”

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Period

Week 26

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Goal

Get take-away food in your own containers

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Difficulty

2/5

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