Bohema Drane
12/12/2023 9:40 PM
That's up to my parents, but probably put it to other necessities such as groceries.
Bohema Drane
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 824 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO27organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO131pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO6.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO572minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO157minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO12disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO34plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO296gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO192minutesspent exercising
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UP TO1,883minutesspent outdoors
Bohema's actions
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 20 minute(s)
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
Simplicity
Go For A Daily Walk Outside
I will take a walk outside for 15 minutes each day.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Waste
RESEARCH LOCAL WASTE SITES
I will spend 45 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.
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?
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 15 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Water
Brush My Teeth Without Running Water
I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
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 QUESTIONEnergy Switch to Cold WaterWhat do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable MugMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
Bohema Drane 12/12/2023 9:33 PMIt wasn't very hard for me to make the switch once it occurred to me that I could do so, because a big part of it was just wanting my drink to stay warm which isn't often with foam cups. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Enjoy the Sunrise/SunsetFather 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?
Bohema Drane 12/12/2023 9:29 PMI agree with Berry's assertion, and think nature and the universe as whole should be celebrated for its beauty. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Go For A Daily Walk OutsideFresh 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?
Bohema Drane 12/12/2023 9:25 PMTaking a walk everyday gives me more energy and makes me feel more productive. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Eat MindfullyMindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How do your eating experiences differ when practicing mindfulness?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Choose LED BulbsSwitching out your lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! In what other ways can you exercise your civic duty to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions?
Bohema Drane 12/11/2023 9:20 PMRelating to the replacement of light bulbs with LED lights I am going to keep from leaving lights on when I leave a room to keep from wasted energy. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Practice Gratitude for EarthKathleen Dean Moore says that a sense of gratitude leads to a sense of moral obligation. Do you agree? How can we cultivate a sense of gratitude as individuals, and as a society?
Bohema Drane 12/11/2023 9:16 PMIt's very difficult to treat something you're grateful for poorly, so I agree that there is a moral obligation to treat the environment kindly once you take time to appreciate what it gives us. I think promoting time spent outside and interacting with nature(such as gardening), gives people an appreciation for the land they live on. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Use Reusable BottlesWhat are some of the needs that water meets or benefits that water provides for you?
Bohema Drane 12/11/2023 9:08 PMI get nauseous really often and having water is often a must for me so I always try to have it on me. Also staying hydrated in general gives me more energy. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Brush My Teeth Without Running WaterWhat is the main water source in your region? If you don't know, how could you find out?
Bohema Drane 12/11/2023 6:19 AMThe main water source in my region is located in Black Mountain and is collected from springs and streams from a protected mountain region. -
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?
Bohema Drane 11/20/2023 9:06 AMPeople who live near rivers or lakes that get toxic chemicals poured into them are affected by their interactions with the lake. Lower income neighborhoods get caught with the burden of trash near their house/neighborhood.