Esme' Bell
11/21/2023 2:15 PM
-Drink water
-Exercise
-Brush my teeth
-Relax
-Exercise
-Brush my teeth
-Relax
Esme' Bell
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 856 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO30meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO92plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO285minutesspent exercising
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UP TO5.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO15minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO745minutesspent learning
Esme''s actions
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 5 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.
Health
Learn More about Food Apartheid
What can lack of access to nutritious food affect a community? How can having access to nutritious food help a community become more resilient?
Waste
RESEARCH LOCAL WASTE SITES
I will spend 60 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in recycling dumpsters or my curbside bin.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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.
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service or organize car sharing with my neighbors or classmates to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 10 minute(s) each day.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Go get a check upHow do you practice self care?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Try a New Way to PrepCanning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. Just make sure to follow the canning and pickling guidelines from the USDA or another trusted source. What are some foods that you would like to preserve and enjoy later in the year?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Explore My AreaHow might spending more time outdoors enhance your brainpower?
Esme' Bell 11/21/2023 2:02 PMBeing outside is very good for your brain, fresh air and nature increase your ability to think. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Watch a Documentary about Food SovereigntyHow does food sovereignty address the complex transition from localized food systems to modern global food systems?
Esme' Bell 11/21/2023 10:04 AMWe could add in more affordable grocery stores with locally grown food, add more free local community gardens, and help so that everyone has a store with healthy nutritious food close to their community. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Learn More about Food ApartheidWhat can lack of access to nutritious food affect a community? How can having access to nutritious food help a community become more resilient?
Esme' Bell 11/15/2023 6:45 AMA lack of fresh,nutrient-rich food can cause lots of health issues like diabetes, heart disease, cancer, etc. It can also just make you feel overall not energized and at your best. If this is a whole community then that community will have higher rates of all these issues. Having access to nutrient-rich foods can help a community become more resilient because it could be hard to be resilient when you don’t even feel good. If you are struggling with health issues it probably takes a lot of energy just to handle that, but if you did not have to worry about that then you could be more resilient and put energy into bouncing back. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Use Reusable BottlesWhat are some of the needs that water meets or benefits that water provides for you?
Esme' Bell 11/14/2023 2:53 PMWater helps
-Keep your temp regulated
-Help your joints
-Helps get rid of waste
-Convert food into energy
-Transport oxygen
-Gives you energy
-Helps you think -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste RESEARCH LOCAL WASTE SITESIn what neighborhoods or areas of your region are landfills or other waste sites located? Which communities are most affected by these locations?
Esme' Bell 11/13/2023 2:59 PMI am not really sure where waste sites are in my region. But I would guess that low income, or communities of color are effected by these waste sites. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Find Local Recycling DepotsOur ability to recycle certain things ebbs and flows based upon many factors, including market demand for recyclables. Luckily there are places that accept uncommon things to recycle or dispose of in a less harmful way. What did you find when looking for places to recycle items that can't be recycled in your curbside bin?
Esme' Bell 11/13/2023 2:52 PMYou can drop things off at places like Home Depot, Lowe’s, staples, and some grocery stores and they will handle the hard-to-recycle items. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Esme' Bell 11/13/2023 8:47 AMYou can exercise with your friends or family. I run with my dad. You can go for a run in nature or do other things while you exercise. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity De-Clutter My Home or Dorm RoomHow can you prevent yourself from accumulating more unnecessary things in the future?
Esme' Bell 11/13/2023 7:51 AMI can get rid of something before I get a new thing, especially if the new thing is not a necessity. I can also ask myself if it is something I really need before I buy it.