Destiny Suarez

Council for Sustainable Futures

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
186 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

30

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

15

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

30

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

132

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

2.0

whole food meals

consumed

Destiny's actions

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 121 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

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DAILY ACTION

Food

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

I will watch 2 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Whole Food Lifestyle

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

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DAILY ACTION

Simplicity

Go For A Daily Walk Outside

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

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DAILY ACTION

Simplicity

Work-Life Balance

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.

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DAILY ACTION

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Energy

Heat and Cool Naturally

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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 1
DAILY ACTION

Energy

Turn it off

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

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DAILY ACTION

Energy

Switch to Cold Water

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Eat Mindfully

Mindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How do your eating experiences differ when practicing mindfulness?

Destiny Suarez 4/19/2021 9:22 AM

I only cook the proportions that I know I will eat fully! I also have limited myself to eating what I need and not what I want. I believe it helps me practice mindfulness because I don't want to waste food especially if I don't eat it! The times I do accidently over serve myself, I do my best to finish it or offer it to my family members who 99% of the time finish it for me. Some of our food we cook too can be given to our dog, such as the vegetables and fruits.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Work-Life Balance

How might practicing work-life balance lead to a more sustainable life for yourself? How might it contribute to sustainability more broadly?

Destiny Suarez 4/19/2021 9:13 AM

This one is hard because most people NEED to work over 8 hours a day in order to survive financially. I try to limit myself to only working on what I need necessary. This would help on the sustainable level by helping reduce the strain on my body and relieve my stress of over exhausting myself.

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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?

Destiny Suarez 4/19/2021 9:12 AM

I've started to walk almost every day while taking my dog on a walk with me. Not only does it help me take a breathe and just enjoy the fresh air with my dog, but it gives me time to heal if my day was a mess. It's also great for me to take a moment to think of what my next task will be and such.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Heat and Cool Naturally

What are other ways you could use the power of the sun to reduce your own environmental footprint?

Destiny Suarez 4/19/2021 9:10 AM

Solar Energy! One of my big goals is to get an electric car but have solar panels installed on our house so the energy we are using up is from natural sun energy

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Power Down the Computer

What are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?

Destiny Suarez 4/19/2021 9:09 AM

What I have been practicing is using the natural light from my windows for my zoom calls so I don't turn on the lights in my house! I've also been practicing turning off all of my electronics before I leave the house or when I am not using them

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Switch to Cold Water

What do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?

Destiny Suarez 4/19/2021 9:06 AM

I would put that money into other bills that way I can pay off bills faster and more efficiently.

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