HOW TO USE THESE SLIDES These slides are

HOW TO USE THESE SLIDES These slides are intended to be used by resident champions in presenting the HEALTHY LIVING workshop to their community as part of the “DCHA Healthy & Sustainable Communities program”. These slides are customizable and are meant to be adjusted to fit the needs of your community; please review the content and images and change as you feel necessary to best fit your community’s goals, wishes, and experience. There are further guidelines in the “Notes” section at the bottom of each individual slide. These guidelines provide information on how to present the slide, customize it, or find more information to better prepare you for leading the workshop. When you are ready to present the slides, go to “SLIDE SHOW” along the top bar of this document and select “From Beginning” on the far left. This should cause the slides to go into presentation mode. If you have any questions on how to utilize the slides, please contact the DCHA call center: (202) 535 -1000 Thank you and Have Fun!!! -- When presenting the slides you may delete this one --

AGENDA Icebreaker and Introductions 10 min Updates • • How the site is doing in competition How much the site has saved so far Upcoming events Any other updates Program Introduction Slides Discussions • • Last workshop’s pledge successes and challenges People share their experiences with the competition / program Workshop slides Interactive Game / Activity (Suggestion: Homemade Green Cleaners –or- Community Mapping) Handouts • • Pledge forms (explain pledge actions and the purpose) Gifts (LED bulbs, shower timers, green cleaning supplies, smart strips, etc. ) 5 min 10 min 15 - 45 min (varies based on activity) 5 min Announcements • • • Next workshop (topic, date, time, etc. ) Raffle prize winner from last workshop (if applicable) Call to action to get neighbors out Wrap Up • • People turn in pledges on the way out (and get entered into next raffle drawing) If fill out pledge, give them their participation sticker 5 min

If this is the 1 st workshop or there a new people to the workshop, briefly go through the PROGRAM INTRODUCTION slides so people understand the purpose and background of the program. -- When presenting the slides you may delete this one --

Lifestyle There is a strong correlation between your personal LIFESTYLE choices and the HEALTH of the environment. In taking care of your health you are taking care of the earth and vice versa.

§ Living in a place that’s beautiful § Having opportunities to be active § Eating healthy, fresh foods § Maintaining a healthy weight and reducing proneness to disease § Utilizing alternative methods of transportation § Having good air and water quality § Living free of pests and allergens § Having a positive mental state and wellbeing § Opportunities for positive growth of youth § Living in a place that is safe and secure § What else?

QUALITY FOODS: FRESHFARM MARKETS § FRESHFARM Markets is a non-profit organization whose mission is to build and strengthen the local, sustainable food movement in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. We do this by operating producer-only farmers markets that provide vital economic opportunities for local farmers and artisanal producers, and through innovative outreach programs that educate the public about food and related environmental issues. Locations: § H Street NE and 13 th Street NE § 5 th & K Streets NW, Washington, DC § North end of 8 th St. NW, between D and E Sts. NW § 23 rd and I St. NW Walkway § Union Market, 1309 5 th Street NE, Washington, DC Open April – December 2016 Participates in SNAP, WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Coupons programs (and will double your benefits up to $15 per visit). § Also participates in Produce Plus. www. freshfarmmarkets. org

§ Each weekend, Vendors sell from 9 - 5 on Saturdays and Sundays. Hundreds of DC's best local artists and crafters set up tents in the street and plazas surrounding the market. Eastern Market's arts and craft vendors are made up of painters, sculptors, independent designers, woodworkers, jewelers, potters, and photographers! § Address: 225 7 th St § Hours of Operation: Tuesday to Friday - 7 am - 7 pm Saturday - 7 am - 6 pm Sunday - 9 am - 5 pm Monday – CLOSED 225 7 th St SE, Washington, DC 20003 § Participates in SNAP, WIC

The Capital Area Food Bank is the largest organization in the Washington metro area working to solve hunger and its companion problems: chronic under nutrition, heart disease, and obesity. By partnering with 444 community organizations in DC, MD, and VA, as well as delivering food directly into hard to reach areas, the CAFB is helping 540, 000 people each year get access to good, healthy food. GROCERY PLUS PROGRAM 2 cartons of juice 1 -2 packs of a protein item 2 cartons of shelf stable milk 1 bag of dry beans or 1 jar of peanut butter 1 -2 packs of a grain item 1 block of cheese 2 cans of fruit 4 cans of vegetables 1 -2 breakfast items 1 bag of dry milk every other month 4900 Puerto Rico Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20017 P: (202) 644 -9800

§ Encourage District residents to move more and adopt a healthier, more active lifestyle. § Offer nutrition and fitness classes, health coaches, and outreach events. § Launched the Billion Steps Challenge – encouraging residents from across the city to join with their communities to walk § www. fitdc. com

§ Capitol Bike Share (www. capitolbikeshare. com) – Bike Rental § Washington Area Bicyclist Association (www. waba. org) – Develop infrastructure, policy, and resources to make DC more bike friendly § Metro (www. wmata. com) – Bus and rail access throughout the city

HOW WE LIVE IN OUR HOME AFFECTS OUR HEALTH TOO § The products we buy & use § The pests we attract or don’t attract § Whether or not we smoke § If we bring in allergens § How we clean our spaces …we can create healthier homes!

§ Over 6 million families are living in unhealthy housing. § In 2006, 131 children under the age of 15 died from asthma. § In 2008, 7. 8 percent of the U. S population (23. 3 million Americans) suffered from asthma, including 7. 0 million children. § Asthma is the third-ranking cause for children to miss school. § There are 20, 000 cases of Carbon Monoxide poisoning per year. § The presence of dampness and mold in our homes increases respiratory health problems by 35 -52%. § Poor housing conditions, such as cleanliness inside the building (physical condition of the interior, and condition of furnishings) are associated with increased odds of diabetes. … A lot of this has to do with our quality of our air and our home

Dust mites Live off our dead skin and in fabrics and plush toys. Known to both cause asthma and trigger attacks. Tobacco Smoke Known to cause asthma in small children and can also trigger attacks. Pests Cockroach, flea, bed bug and mice feces can trigger attacks. Mold & Moisture Can trigger attacks and create air quality / breathing problems.

AVOID ASTHMA AND ALLERGY TRIGGERS • Maintain a pest free home • Check cupboards often for pests and mold • Do NOT bring in used furniture and bedding (especially mattresses) • Get your pets treated for fleas and other pests • Do not use pesticide foggers – they are ineffective and contain products harmful to your health • Report leaks (plumbing, roof, and toilets) as soon as possible – small problems can become big one’s quick • Use your bathroom and kitchen fans • If you smoke, smoke outside at least 25 ft away from home

MAINTAINING A PEST FREE HOME § Report pest problems to management immediately § Keep floors clean and free of food and drink debris § Dispose of trash and garbage daily § Cleanup dishes, countertops and appliances daily § Immediately cleanup spills and food debris § Remove clutter from home § Check for mold and leaks and report to management Pesticides Maintenance and Cultural Practices Sanitation § Keep exterior doors closed Education

DAYLIGHT – LET IT SHINE! Open your curtains! Studies show that daylight helps: • Improve mood • Increase happiness • Increase productivity • Improve focus • Recover faster • Retain more information • Daylight can also keep your plants alive! Not only can daylight do all of the above for you, but having plants in your home can as well. • And, we can turn off our lights and turn down thermostat as daylight gives us these things for FREE!

SMOKE FREE HOUSING Why? • To create healthier housing for all! • Smoking is the #1 cause of lung cancer and the shortening of lives • Smoking is the #1 cause of severe ear aches and asthma in children • It can cause Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) • Limiting exposure to smoke improves your chances of not getting heart disease and other health problems • It can create a fire hazard Resident Role § If you smoke, do so outside and at least 25 ft. from windows and doors § If you want to quit smoking, DCHA offers programs to help. Contact your Service Coordinator on how.

GREENING YOUR LAUNDRY Save money, water, energy and your health by greening your laundry! § Wash only full loads of laundry § Wash in cold water § FACT: cold water gets your clothes just as clean as warm/hot water and preserves the material and color longer. § “Technological advances, in both machines and detergents, have made cold-water washing highly effective” – Clothing designer expert § “Washing in cold preserves clothes’ color and durability, and cleans clothes just as well as on warm” – Martha Stewart § Use hydrogen peroxide or white distilled vinegar instead of chlorine bleach to whiten clothes § Clean lint after dryer use § Hang dry your clothes if possible

GREENING YOUR CLEANING Green Cleaners Are Safer: Not only are green / homemade cleaners cheaper ($6/mo vs. $12/mo), they are better for your air quality - reducing your exposure to allergens and cancercausing ingredients. Whitening: Never use undiluted chlorine bleach or ammonia or artificial fragrances. Choose: § Unscented, concentrated, biodegradable § Non-Toxic § Low or No-VOC § Green. Seal Certified § Design for the Environment Make Your Own Cleaner: Use vinegar, soap, water, baking soda & other non-toxic ingredients.

HOME MADE GREEN RECIPES All Purpose Cleaner Tile/Hard Floor Cleaner ¼ cup white vinegar ½ tsp. liquid dish soap 1 Tbsp. baking soda 2 cups warm water 1 cup baking soda 1 tsp. liquid soap 5 to 10 drops of essential oil (such as: lavender or rosemary) Stain Remover Window Cleaner ¼ cup of hydrogen peroxide 1/8 cup liquid soap ¼ cup of white vinegar 2 cups of water Spray on strain, rub in, and rinse out. Spray on and use newspaper or a lint free cloth to wipe off.

HOME MADE GREEN RECIPES Disinfect Spray Toilet Scrub 1 cup water 1 cup rubbing alcohol ½ cup baking soda ¼ cup vinegar Spray and let sit on surface Combine in toilet and use brush Lemon Oil Duster Carpet Freshener 10 drops pure lemon oil 2 Tbsp. lemon juice Few drops of olive oil 2 cups baking soda 20 -30 drops essential oil Shake to combine Use clean flannel cotton cloth to mop up dusty surfaces.

HOME MADE GREEN RECIPES Deodorize Air Freshener - Plastic food storage containers: soak - Baking soda or vinegar with lemon juice in small dishes to absorb odors - Having houseplant helps reduce odors in the home - Prevent cooking odors by simmering vinegar (1 Tbsp. in 1 cup water) on the stove while cooking - Keep fresh coffee grounds on counter - Simmer water and cinnamon or other spices on stove - Place bowls of fragrant dried herbs and flowers in room overnight in warm water and baking soda - In-sink garbage disposals: grind up lemon and orange peel Laundry Powder ½ cup soap flakes / grated bar soap ½ cup borax ½ cup washing soda Combine ingredients well & store in an airtight lid. Use ½ to 1 Tbsp. per load.