Angela Beeponee
"Be crunchyy. Just kidding. Be kind!"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 315 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO8.0whole food mealsconsumed
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UP TO20locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO4.3pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO12minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO3.3pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO102gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO270minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO65minutesspent exercising
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UP TO19more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO3.0conversationswith people
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UP TO5.0minutesspent learning
Angela's actions
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Nature
Support Local Pollinators
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 15 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard or local community garden.
Community
Engage In Active Listening
I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 1 conversations.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Health
Reduce refined sugar
I will keep track and reduce my consumption of refined sugars, including sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
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.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 10 minute(s) each day.
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.
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.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Food
Whole Food Lifestyle
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
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.
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?
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Angela Beeponee 10/17/2023 10:35 PMI got a membership for my local coop. Im getting farm eggs from a local farmer friend. It gives a sense of community to buy food sourced locally.-
Susan Gibbs 10/18/2023 3:19 PMAnd the eggs really do taste better too! -
Jennifer Martel 10/18/2023 3:17 PMWhat a great option! -
Rachael Clarke 10/18/2023 8:39 AMThat is awesome! I feel that chickens on smaller farms are generally more happy as well
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Go PaperlessReducing your paper mail can reduce mental clutter as well as physical waste -- by reducing what is coming in, you can reduce what is going into the recycling bin too. How does it make you feel? What is the next step you will take to reduce your waste?
Angela Beeponee 10/17/2023 10:24 PMIt's much better than having to keep a bunch of paper receipt and forgetting about it. Then stumbling upon it weeks later having no clue what it is. Then throwing it away. Paper mail allows me to store receipts electronically and to find it more easily when needed. It decreases clutter, is better for the environment, and less hassle overall -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Angela Beeponee 10/17/2023 10:22 PMExercise can be a way to spend quality time with them. For example a hike or a walk. Even a dance session. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Healthy SleepConsider 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?
Angela Beeponee 10/17/2023 10:19 PMI need a lot of sleep. Im noticing 9 hours is optimum but my commitments don't allow it-
Daniel Cresswell 10/18/2023 11:57 AMI could stop pushing assignments back and just do them so im not staying up so late
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Whole Food LifestyleMichael Pollan states that “it is better to pay the grocer (our edit: or the farmer!) than the doctor.” What are your thoughts on this assertion?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth More Fruits and VeggiesHow does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?
Angela Beeponee 10/17/2023 10:03 PMLess meat is good to prevent hypertension which runs in my family. Cattle farming is responsible for a large amount of greenhouse gases such as methane. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Weekly Meal PlanningAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four in the US spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Does this surprise you? Where would you rather use this money?
Angela Beeponee 10/17/2023 9:59 PMNo, especially living as a single person, fruits and veggies can easily go uneaten and go bad. The money wasted could go to frozen fruits that would not go bad which is what I do.-
Emily Nies 10/18/2023 5:35 AMThis does not surprise me in the slightest. My family tries our hardest to consume all of the food we buy and get through our leftovers before cooking another meal. We are guilty of fast food dinners, but we never waste our food. If not consumed, we either feed our dog (if it’s safe), my rats, or compost biodegradable food.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Engage In Active ListeningWhat was it like to actively listen to someone? How did both people and the conversation(s) benefit from active listening?
Angela Beeponee 10/17/2023 9:56 PMVisibly see the person more engaged in the conversation as I ask questions to understand their points rather than passively stating my opinions. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Angela Beeponee 10/17/2023 9:51 PMIt makes me focus more on the positives which helps me to keep going