Angela Fernandez Barone
4/21/2021 5:07 AM
I now have a collection of reusable bags--including mesh bags for vegetables--organized in the trunk of my car so that they are on hand whenever I stop at the store!
Angela Fernandez Barone
"Making a difference, step by step, day by day!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 995 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO238gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO15milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO480minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO279minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO0.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO4.8poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO44pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO3.3pounds of paperhave been saved
Angela's actions
Energy
Power Down the Computer
I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home or Dorm Room
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home or dorm room.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 15 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.
Transportation
Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 3.3lbs (1.6kg) a month by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Health
Practice Loving-Kindness Meditation
I will spend 20 minutes practicing Loving-Kindness Meditation to nurture love and compassion for myself and others.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use Reusable BagsWhat do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reusable one with you or aren't allowed to use the one you brought? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to create a successful habit of not using plastic bags?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Drive LessHow has your access to various kinds of transportation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?
Angela Fernandez Barone 4/21/2021 5:06 AMI live close to work so this goal was really about planning so that multiple errands could be completed in the same trip, reducing the number of times and length of time that I'm driving. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity De-Clutter My Home or Dorm RoomHow can you prevent yourself from accumulating more unnecessary things in the future?
Angela Fernandez Barone 4/21/2021 5:06 AMSpending time almost daily on decluttering and cleaning has made a huge difference in my home!! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Eat MindfullyMindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How do your eating experiences differ when practicing mindfulness?
Angela Fernandez Barone 4/21/2021 5:05 AMThis goal was harder than I'd expected--I didn't realize how many meals I was eating on the run or at my computer! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Tend a GardenHave you ever had a significant experience in nature that altered your perspective or focus? If so, please describe it.
Angela Fernandez Barone 4/21/2021 5:05 AMMy garden is planned--for pots on the sunny, southern side of my home--and will be accompanied by a sign that says "need veggies? help yourself!" -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Practice Gratitude for EarthKathleen Dean Moore says that a sense of gratitude leads to a sense of moral obligation. Do you agree? How can we cultivate a sense of gratitude as individuals, and as a society?
Angela Fernandez Barone 4/21/2021 5:03 AMEach morning, I've been strolling through my yard, stopping to give thanks for the beautiful things beginning to grow there and for the warmer temperatures and the beautiful sky above. It is the perfect start to my day! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Practice Loving-Kindness MeditationHow can practicing Loving-Kindness Meditation be helpful to the health of the environment?
Angela Fernandez Barone 4/21/2021 5:02 AMThis goal, together with practicing gratitude for the earth, has led me to create a morning routine outside that I'm finding so valuable! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Plant an Herb GardenConsider the ways you can garden: a plot of land? a patio container? hanging basket? windowsill gardens? What would work best for your living situation and lifestyle?
Angela Fernandez Barone 4/21/2021 5:01 AMIt's a little too early to plant but I've prepped my pots, enriched the soil and planned for the particular plants I'll be putting in them in the next few weeks! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Power Down the ComputerWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
Angela Fernandez Barone 4/21/2021 5:00 AMThis simple step--which took no effort at all--has really added up!