Natalie Landes

sustainable scotland

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
570 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

43

locally sourced meals

consumed
UP TO

883

miles

not traveled by car
UP TO

829

miles

traveled by bus
UP TO

54

miles

traveled by foot
UP TO

179

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

1,980

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

1,760

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

54

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

32

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

580

minutes

of additional sleep
UP TO

1,760

minutes

spent outdoors

Natalie's actions

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn it off

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

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 30 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Healthy Sleep

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Walk Instead

I will walk 3 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Use Public Transit

I will use public transit 20 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Locally-Sourced Meals

I will source 1 meal(s) each day from local producers.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 10
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 12
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
Transportation Walk Instead

Half of all trips made in the US are three miles or less; 72% of them are driven. Does this statistic describe your own transportation habits? If so, how might you incorporate more muscle-powered transportation in your daily life?

Natalie Landes 9/17/2023 10:14 AM

Since being in Scotland, walking has become the norm. This is because there are so many safe pedestrian footpaths for use to use.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Turn it off

How is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?

Natalie Landes 9/17/2023 10:14 AM

In Carlsbad, household can choose if they use solar, wind, or fossil fuels in their home.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Healthy Sleep

Consider how many hours of sleep you get now. How would you like to shift your sleep patterns? What are you finding works for you to be successful in this action?

Natalie Landes 9/14/2023 10:20 AM

I would like to get to bed earlier and wake up earlier. I think that limiting screen time late at night helps me fall asleep easier. Waking up early and starting my day refreshed is a goal of mine.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Buy From a Farmers Market

What is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?

Natalie Landes 9/14/2023 10:18 AM

I think that buying community sourced agriculture, or CSA, definitely does more good and less harm. I try to buy direct from farmers in my area who use organic farming practices.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Spend Time Outside

Rachel Carson said that we need the beauty and mysteries of the natural world for our spiritual and emotional development. Does that ring true for you? What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time indoors?

Natalie Landes 9/14/2023 10:16 AM

I think this is true. When I spend time outside, my nervous system feels more regulated and my health improves. Cultures that remain inside lack the connection to nature and the animals and plants in their environment.

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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?

Natalie Landes 9/14/2023 10:15 AM

Water fill stations need to be more available, and oftentimes single-use plastics are used out of convenience. I think that people just need to remember to carry them more.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Use Public Transit

The US spends roughly 20% of its federal budget on defense. In contrast, 2% goes to education, 20% goes to social security and just 3% goes to transportation infrastructure. Do these numbers surprise you at all? Why or why not? How would you adjust them if you could?

Natalie Landes 9/14/2023 10:13 AM

These are surprising numbers because public transit is so convenient and environmentally conscious, I wish gov would invest more into it.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Eat Mindfully

Mindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How do your eating experiences differ when practicing mindfulness?

Natalie Landes 9/14/2023 10:13 AM

When eating mindfully, I try to eat with friends and connect over conversations.

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