Jason Deroba
4/03/2025 8:14 AM
I have been spending a lot less since I am on a budget crunch.
Jason Deroba
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 35 THIS WEEK
- 383 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO25milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO25milestraveled by foot
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UP TO27pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO89minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO8.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO84gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO188minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO187minutesspent exercising
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UP TO237minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO29minutesspent learning
Jason's actions
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 5 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Simplicity
Go For A Daily Walk Outside
I will take a walk outside for 30 minutes each day.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will spend 5 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each 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.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicityWhat have you noticed about your purchases? Where are you inclined to make shifts, if any?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNatureRachel 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?
Jason Deroba 4/03/2025 8:14 AMI think part of it rings true, there are benefits to the outdoors but also indoors. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNatureFather Thomas Berry says, "... our primary purpose is celebration. Celebration of the dawn and the sunset and the different seasons of the year is a religious ritual, a way in which humans can establish their integral relationship with the universe, with the planet Earth." What is your response to Berry's assertion?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicityFresh air and movement are good for our entire being and can help us think more clearly and creatively. How does taking a walk each day affect yourself and/or your work?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNatureHow do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicityHow can you prevent yourself from accumulating more unnecessary things in the future?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationHalf 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?
Jason Deroba 4/02/2025 5:41 PMI'd say the statistic does match my habits. I could walk the distances if they are less than one mile. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteWhile 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?
Jason Deroba 4/02/2025 5:40 PMI have been reusing the same plastic water bottles over and over again for some time now. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterWhat would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthConsider 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?