Jacob Gutierrez

WVC Green Team

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
35 THIS WEEK
185 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

9.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

120

gallons of water

have been saved

Jacob's actions

Health

Reduce refined sugar

I will keep track and reduce my consumption of refined sugars, including sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 5 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

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

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Use Reusable Bags

What do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reusable one with you or aren't allowed to use the one you brought? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to create a successful habit of not using plastic bags?

Jacob Gutierrez 1/16/2025 12:38 PM

I think keeping a reusable bag with me when I know I'm going to go to a store is a great habit not to use plastic bags. I think not shopping a lot is a great way to reduce plastic bags as well, if you don't need to buy things, then you don't need a bag! But it can be very helpful to just have a reusable bag, folded or rolled up, and keep it in your back pocket or something.

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- Joan Qazi 1/16/2025 10:16 PM
  
  Yes, I keep my reusable bags in the car and then smaller bags that I can use at Target, etc. in my pocket or purse.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Needs Vs. Wants

How is creativity a necessary ingredient for practicing simplicity?

Jacob Gutierrez 1/16/2025 12:36 PM

I think just being resourceful with what you have is an integral part of practicing simplicity. I think it is easy for me especially because I need to save money and this is a great challenge that allows me to save money and reduce my consumption of goods.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Reduce refined sugar

Before you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?

Jacob Gutierrez 1/16/2025 12:34 PM

I wasn't addicted to sugar but I am so glad that I have reduced it because I feel like I have so much more energy and more productive. Also, fruits taste so much sweeter and almost taste like candy.

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