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Ruby Bair

Community Team

"My mission is to stop the mass amounts of waste I consume and to be more mindful of my surroundings/wellbeing."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 172 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    70
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    26
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    1.0
    documentary
    watched
  • UP TO
    150
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    100
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    8.0
    people
    helped

Ruby's actions

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 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

I will watch 1 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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Building Resilience

Help Others

I will offer to help 2 person(s) who are in need each day.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn it off

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

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

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

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Meditate

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 10 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Simplicity

De-Clutter My Home or Dorm Room

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home or dorm room.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

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

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 8 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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?

  • Ruby Bair's avatar
    Ruby Bair 3/14/2022 12:07 PM
    I feel as if I was not as prepared for this challenge due to a lack of understanding of how to sign up and due to the break, I was away from internet access. 
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water Use Reusable Bottles
    What are some of the needs that water meets or benefits that water provides for you?
    Ruby Bair's avatar
    Ruby Bair 3/09/2022 11:57 AM
    One of the needs that water provides me is the well-being of my body. 
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