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Alyssa Panduro

Human Ecology SBVC

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 401 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    56
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    84
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    148
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    14
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    16
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    17
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables

Alyssa's actions

Nature

Do Nature Activities

I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 15 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

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

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn it off

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

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 6
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 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Skip the Straw

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 5 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

COMPLETED 7
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?


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    Alyssa Panduro 11/29/2020 10:12 PM
    Today I was in Fontana at the summit shopping center grocery shopping and Christmas shopping. First, I went grocery shopping at stater brothers and I parked right in front. I then went to dollar tree, ross, and target. Instead of moving my car and driving to those stores, I chose to walk. I added fewer emissions to the air because I did not start my car over and over in order to be closer to my car after every store. It also helped me save a little bit of gas and I appreciated the cold weather and trees swinging back and forth. Typically, I would move my car after every store just so I don't need to walk everywhere but today I chose not to be lazy and reduce the burning of fossil fuels. I feel like I got a better experience walking from store to store rather than driving which I greatly enjoyed!

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      Ana Dutciuc 11/29/2020 10:37 PM
      Amazing! Keep it up Alyssa remember a little bit goes a long way 

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    Alyssa Panduro 11/17/2020 11:14 PM
    Today I enjoyed what nature had to offer. I went to the park and ate a box of pizza at the picnic table. It was such a nice day outside. I feel like I take this nice sunny weather for granted and don't appreciate it enough.  When it starts to rain every day I will definitely miss these picnics! 

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      Rosy Soto 11/29/2020 6:53 PM
      Good for you, I'm sure it felt great to treat yourself and get some fresh air. 

    • Ana Dutciuc's avatar
      Ana Dutciuc 11/23/2020 10:15 PM
      Sounds fantastic! Today was a beautiful day 😌

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      Neesha Kamble 11/18/2020 11:46 PM
      This sounds so serene and relaxing, good for you!

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      Johnna Richie 11/18/2020 12:06 AM
      That sounds like so much fun! It has been really nice outside. 

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    Alyssa Panduro 11/16/2020 10:51 PM

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    Alyssa Panduro 11/16/2020 10:50 PM
    So today I went to target and I refused my bag! The bad thing was I forgot my reusable bag but good thing I did not buy as many items!

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    Alyssa Panduro 11/10/2020 4:54 PM
    The straws I bought are a good investment because I can carry them in my bad with me where ever I go since they're so portable and convenient. I haven't had to use not one plastic straw ever since I bought them. 

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    Alyssa Panduro 11/10/2020 4:49 PM
    These are the straws that I bought for only $5!

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    Alyssa Panduro 11/09/2020 12:37 AM
    Earlier today I went to the store Burlington and I saw these metal reusable straws. I thought about this class and I bought them because I love my straws and with this challenge, I need to refuse my straws and now I happily can since I have my reusable straws. I will upload a picture of my straws tomorrow! 

    • Ana Dutciuc's avatar
      Ana Dutciuc 11/09/2020 11:43 PM
      That’s amazing Alyssa! Keep up the fantastic work ! 

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      Alma Maravilla 11/09/2020 10:57 AM
      That's awesome, they sell the straws everywhere now and some even have a case to carry it in. Keep up the good work.

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    Alyssa Panduro 11/07/2020 12:35 AM
    I am actually enjoying this challenge. I always notice myself trying to keep the environment clean and try to refuse as much plastic as I can. I really want to help make a change because I realized how much I did not care and would take advantage of everything that was given to me such as bags and straws, but now that I know how bad these items are for the environment I try to avoid them. Now that we are all very informed I hope we are all doing the same! :) Good luck everyone!!

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      Ana Dutciuc 11/08/2020 10:49 PM
      Thank you for your support! Seems like you are achieving a lot. Way to go and good luck to you as well! :) 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water Brush My Teeth Without Running Water
    What is the main water source in your region? If you don't know, how could you find out?

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    Alyssa Panduro 11/05/2020 12:23 AM
    I have no idea what the main water source is in my region. When I looked it up on google, it explained that the water comes from lakes, rivers, and, streams.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Skip the Straw
    How could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?

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    Alyssa Panduro 11/05/2020 12:21 AM
    I would say I already have the "R"s incorporated in my lifestyle. I already try to reduce the amount of items I use. I always reuse things if I can't refuse it. Something I need to work on is repair. If something is broken I will just throw it away before putting in time thinking how to fix the item. I love repurposing items but sometimes it could lead me into saving a bunch of things I don't need.