Rebecca Gnewikow

Western Technical College - Fall 2021

"To make the world a better place. "

POINTS TOTAL

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participant impact

UP TO

50

minutes

of additional sleep
UP TO

50

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

45

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

6.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill

Rebecca's actions

Waste

Reduce Single-Use Disposables

Cheap, single-use items and disposable packaging end up blowing around as litter more often in poor and POC-majority neighborhoods. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.

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DAILY ACTION

Health

Joyful Movement

I will spend 45 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.

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DAILY ACTION

Health

Reduce refined sugar

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

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Health

Healthy Sleep

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 45 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Waste

RESEARCH LOCAL WASTE SITES

I will spend 30 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Joyful Movement

What's your favorite activity(ies) in which you experience joy while being active and moving?

Rebecca Gnewikow 10/21/2021 8:40 AM

I like going for a walk with my children as we listen to music along the way. We also listen to the sounds of nature too.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Healthy Sleep

Consider 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?

Rebecca Gnewikow 10/21/2021 8:39 AM

I would like to be able to go to bed a little earlier, more or less within 30 mins after putting my children to be able to get the little extra sleep that could help me through my day.

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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?

Rebecca Gnewikow 10/21/2021 8:37 AM

I feel great now that I have limited my sugar intake. I never realized until now what effects sugar has on your body. I feel better and more productive with the least of the sugar I take in.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste RESEARCH LOCAL WASTE SITES

In what neighborhoods or areas of your region are landfills or other waste sites located? Which communities are most affected by these locations?

Rebecca Gnewikow 10/21/2021 8:31 AM

We have both residential and Business landfills in our area. One is located in between two of the towns, and the other is located farther out of town.

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