Ana Gates

PLNU Sustainable Superstars SP 2020

"Here to learn about and grow in sustainable lifestyles so that I can reduce my carbon footprint and better protect our beautiful world!"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
1,937 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

180

miles

not traveled by car
UP TO

180

miles

traveled by carpool
UP TO

990

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

45

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

30

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

73

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

183

more servings

of fruits and vegetables

Ana's actions

Create Your Own Action

Try Carpooling

I will commute by carpool 3 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 1.21 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Go For A Daily Walk Outside

I will take a walk outside for 30 minutes each day.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Meet My Local Farmers

I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those around the world who produce my food in order to make better choices when I shop.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

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

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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
Simplicity Go For A Daily Walk Outside

Fresh 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?

Ana Gates 4/03/2020 12:10 PM

Was starting to get a little stir crazy with quarantine. A walk really helped clear my head and I feel a ton better and more productive!

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- Professor Morrell 4/04/2020 9:38 PM
  
  Thats great! Schedule one in to every day!
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Explore My Area

How might spending more time outdoors enhance your brainpower?

Ana Gates 4/03/2020 12:09 PM

Walked to a nearly park with the dogs! Didn't realize how many parks were in walking distance from my house.

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- Professor Morrell 4/04/2020 9:38 PM
  
  Thats great! Enjoy that green space! Im sure the dogs did too!
  
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Ana Gates 4/03/2020 12:08 PM

My family grows tomatoes and they're finally ripe! We ate a bunch of them today! Felt good to be eating home grown foods!

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- Professor Morrell 4/04/2020 9:39 PM
  
  Fantastic! Enjoy! Get a basil plant and make some mozz and you can have homemade caprese! :)
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Create Your Own Action Try Carpooling

What are the factors that influence your choice of transportation? These can include things like money, time, and convenience, as well as perceptions of danger or safety.

Ana Gates 3/05/2020 11:38 AM

I spend most of my time on campus, but when I do need to get off campus, I've found it easy to see if my roommates or friends need to run similar errands or if other people are headed to the same place. Carpooling saves money, the environment, and is more fun, the trick is to make it convenient and to plan ahead!

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Ana Gates 3/05/2020 11:33 AM

Jackson and I got to help carry compost buckets to the compost pile behind the community garden! I had seen the pile before but hadn't gone and checked it out. It was cool to see the result of all the composting projects around campus.

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Ana Gates 2/12/2020 6:52 PM

Carpooled to class with Sierra and Jax!

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- Professor Morrell 2/16/2020 7:54 PM
  
  awesome! Who else can you bring next time?!
  
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Ana Gates 1/24/2020 10:58 AM

Did my Bible study for the day down on the cliffs! Crazy how we have access to such a peaceful, beautiful place just a short walk from campus!

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Ana Gates 1/21/2020 10:58 AM

Went camping in Santa Barbara this weekend with a big group! We all brought trash bags and cleaned up the campsite in the morning to practice "leaving no trace." Sunrise was beautiful and it was great to appreciate nature.

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