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Christina Fultz

ENSTU 309, 12-1:20PM

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 311 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    4.0
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    22
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    6.0
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    10
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    6.0
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables
  • UP TO
    240
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    230
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    78
    minutes
    spent learning

Christina's actions

Health

Take Control

Both systemic and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Adjust the Thermostat

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Heat and Cool Naturally

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Switch to Cold Water

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Practice Loving-Kindness Meditation

I will spend 25 minutes practicing Loving-Kindness Meditation to nurture love and compassion for myself and others.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Healthy Sleep

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 120 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 100 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns

I will spend 30 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

I will watch 2 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Meet My Local Farmers

I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those around the world who produce my food in order to make better choices when I shop.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 6 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Use a Reusable Water Bottle
    While water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
    Christina Fultz's avatar
    Christina Fultz 12/01/2023 7:25 PM
    I love using a reusable water bottle, I find that it is so much more convenient to bring it with me and also be provided with cold water wherever I go.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Meet My Local Farmers
    When you know who produces your food, you are connecting personally to your complex regional food system. What are the advantages of knowing who produces your food and where it comes from? How can knowing their food producers enable someone to advocate for a better quality of life for those who produce their food, both near and far?
    Christina Fultz's avatar
    Christina Fultz 11/28/2023 12:53 PM
    I talked to my dad about the usage of pesticides on the almonds we farm in the Central Valley. I found that the advantages of becoming interconnected within the food process down to the farming industry is having a newfound sense of pride in what you eat. Ultimately knowing where your food is sourced from grants you a new dynamic of the meals you create and consume.
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    • Evie Holl's avatar
      Evie Holl 11/28/2023 1:02 PM
      Hi Christina,
      This was a really interesting blurb to read. I believe that the whole mindset of slowing down and being mindful around food, and in your case almonds from the Central Valley offers a newfound sense of pride that can lead to further education and advantages from that specific industry.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Use a Reusable Mug
    Maybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
    Christina Fultz's avatar
    Christina Fultz 11/28/2023 12:39 PM
    By identifying the reduction of waste through utilizing the reusable mug, I feel more sustainable in my personal actions. Although, it seems to be minimal, I know that it'll help by encouraging my roommates to also follow suit to reduce our overall daily waste.
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    • Yasmin Perez Rangel's avatar
      Yasmin Perez Rangel 11/28/2023 1:49 PM
      Hi Christina, I believe that through example, the people around us can also get inspired to start thinking more eco friendly
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    • Daniel Dabney's avatar
      Daniel Dabney 11/28/2023 12:52 PM
      This is Great Christina! Though it is a small action, removing the waste of cups (which is essiential) is a great first step in making change in your climate actions
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Practice Loving-Kindness Meditation
    How can practicing Loving-Kindness Meditation be helpful to the health of the environment?
    Christina Fultz's avatar
    Christina Fultz 11/28/2023 12:33 PM
    I found that I felt more productive and open to learning about the overall health of the planet as I aid myself in self-healing processes.
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