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Amber Caswell

ESR141 W26 Cook

"To do better each day."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 278 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    136
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    170
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen

Amber's actions

Health

Go Get A Check Up

Regular health check-ups help prevent problems before they start. I will schedule or attend a medical, dental, or mental health check-up to take care of my well-being. I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Think About My Core Values

We may find more meaning and joy in life when our actions are aligned with our personal values. I will determine what my top 3-5 core values are so that I can better align my actions with them.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Reflect on My Needs Versus Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Enjoy a Meatless Meal

Producing 1 kg of beef emits as much greenhouse gas as driving 150 miles, meanwhile, 1 kg of veggies or grains leaves a much lighter footprint! This week, I’ll shrink my climate impact by having 1 meatless meals and/or 0 vegan meals each day.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

Organic farming practices are healthier and safer for our planet, animals, and people. I will enjoy 2 meals cooked with organic ingredients per day.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Declutter My Living Space

I will declutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my dorm room, apartment, or home to create a more peaceful and organized living space.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day to clear my mind, get some fresh air, and support my physical and mental health as a student.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn Off Lights and Electronics

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

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Switch To Cold Water for Laundry

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Express Gratitude and Random Acts of Kindness

Small acts of kindness and gratitude can brighten someone's day and create a positive ripple effect. I will express gratitude to people or perform random acts of kindness to spread joy and connection.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Research Restorative Justice

I will spend 18 minutes learning about restorative justice and conflict resolution opportunities in my own community or state.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Replace Screen Time with Other Activities

I will replace 40 minutes of screen time each day with other activities.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed


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    Amber Caswell 2/07/2026 10:05 AM
    I love that we are doing this, it helps me stay intentional in what I'm doing, and I appreciate that.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity
    What did you notice in implementing this challenge? Was it hard to choose other activities over screen time? How did you decide to spend your time?

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    Amber Caswell 2/07/2026 10:03 AM
    What I noticed is that when I'm not connected to my phone, I'm way more present and able to focus and relax fully. The last couple of weeks, my family has been sick, so TV is the go-to. Instead, I decided to turn on music in the background and have coloring time and LEGO time.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health
    How did expressing gratitude or performing acts of kindness impact you and the recipient? Did anything surprise you about your experience?

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    Amber Caswell 2/07/2026 10:01 AM
    It had a good impact, and it always makes me feel good. The recipient I would think, maybe feels like there is still hope for humanity, and small acts of kindness can really bring people together. What surprised me was how grateful the lady was, she almost hugged me, she was so kind, and I felt like I was just doing my duty to help.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy
    What are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?

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    Amber Caswell 2/07/2026 9:58 AM
    Some other things would be to unplug my coffee pot at night or before I leave the house, and any other small appliances that take up energy while no one is using them.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy
    How is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?

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    Amber Caswell 2/07/2026 9:57 AM
    I'm not entirely sure how my electricity is generated other than it comes from PGE. Maybe from a dam? I think it would impact the animals in the water first.

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    Amber Caswell 2/01/2026 10:54 PM
    Yay go team go! We got this 👏