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Maria Palestini

Sustainable Sealions

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 853 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    63
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1,215
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    1,915
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    1,140
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1,100
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    2,330
    minutes
    spent outdoors

Maria's actions

Energy

Turn it off

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

COMPLETED 31
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

COMPLETED 56
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Meditate

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 20 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

COMPLETED 57
DAILY ACTIONS

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 each day that I do this.

COMPLETED 57
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Happiness

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

COMPLETED 57
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 56
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 45 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

COMPLETED 57
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 57
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
    Nature Go for a Daily Walk
    How do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?

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    Maria Palestini 9/19/2023 6:13 PM
    I can actually appreciate the scenery, architecture, and birds flying around. When I am driving, my focus is all on that, and on getting to my destination.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Happiness
    How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?

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    Maria Palestini 9/19/2023 6:08 PM
    It keeps me grounded and still grateful for what I have. It also keeps me motivated for what I want to give to others and achieving my goals.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Power Down the Computer
    What are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?

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    Maria Palestini 9/19/2023 6:05 PM
    one of the easiest things to do to save energy is to make sure I turn off all my lights and devices when I am not using them.