Cole Benjamin
2/04/2026 2:25 PM
This does not surprise me very much. I would rather invest this money in things I actually need rather than waste.
Cole Benjamin
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 227 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.7poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO8.0pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO40minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO85gallons of waterhave been saved
Cole's actions
Simplicity
Reflect on My Needs Versus Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Simplicity
Meditate or Create a Moment of Silence
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 10 minutes each day to reflect on things important to me.
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.
Food
Plan Meals for the Week
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
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 per day.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodAn 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 else would you rather invest this money instead of wasting food?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicityWhat would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?
Cole Benjamin 2/04/2026 2:24 PMI would like to invest more time reflecting on what I can do to help people around me. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyWhat are other ways you could use the power of the sun to reduce your own environmental footprint?
Cole Benjamin 2/04/2026 2:23 PMOne other way you can reduce your environmental footprint with the sun is to keep the lights off, leaving the sun to light your home during the day. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicityHow is creativity a necessary ingredient for practicing simplicity?
Cole Benjamin 2/02/2026 10:04 PMCreativity is necessary for practicing simplicity because the easiest, lowest resistance path isn't always the simplest one. Therefore, sometimes you need to think creatively to find simplicity. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
Cole Benjamin 2/01/2026 6:35 PMSome easy things I could do is to keep the lights off during the day when there is already enough light and only have them on in the room I'm in.