Kaitlyn Barker-Boarini
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 377 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO120minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO140minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO10plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO9,969pounds of CO2have been saved
Kaitlyn's actions
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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.
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.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Simplicity
Meditate
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 10 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Explore My AreaHow might spending more time outdoors enhance your brainpower?
Kaitlyn Barker-Boarini 10/15/2019 12:35 PMWhen you disengage from your everyday routine, it allows your brain to function somewhere else. When you return to you schedule you can use the other part of your brain that is now relaxed and recharged. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Needs Vs. WantsHow is creativity a necessary ingredient for practicing simplicity?
Kaitlyn Barker-Boarini 10/15/2019 12:34 PMFinding new uses for old goods. Such as using an old shirt as a rag when you may need one to wipe up a mess in the kitchen. -
Kaitlyn Barker-Boarini 10/15/2019 12:33 PMToday I meditated twice and right after my first meditation I enjoyed the sunrise as I walked out of the YMCA.I had to turn off my heating because it is not cold enough yet. -
Kaitlyn Barker-Boarini 10/08/2019 10:11 AMSome of the challenges that were provided I realized that I normally do on a daily basis. The ones I have picked I tend to be more conscious about during this challenge. I hope to not only keep these habits but show others how easy it is to do. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Heat and Cool NaturallyWhat are other ways you could use the power of the sun to reduce your own environmental footprint?
Kaitlyn Barker-Boarini 10/08/2019 10:10 AMIf I had my own yard I would start my own garden to grow most of my own produce. This way I'm reducing CO2 emissions and providing an area for local pollinators to help the environment. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Turn it offHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Kaitlyn Barker-Boarini 10/08/2019 10:08 AMThe energy of La Crosse is generated by Xcel energy. They impact the world by using fossil fuels, but are finding ways to utilize more sustainable ways to create energy via wind and solar. This impacts the environment with pollution as of right now, but in the future it may only minimally impact them. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Switch to Cold WaterWhat do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
Kaitlyn Barker-Boarini 10/08/2019 10:05 AMWith the money I have saved I will continue to save so I can go do more outdoor recreation activities. I love to hike and backpack in the La Crosse area with the cool fall weather. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
Kaitlyn Barker-Boarini 10/07/2019 3:26 PMBarries to using reusable water bottles is the accessibility. It is very easy to grab a plastic water bottle from the fridge at the student union when I forgot to grab my own water bottle at home. I try to be very conscious of my wastefulness. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
Kaitlyn Barker-Boarini 10/07/2019 3:26 PMBarries to using reusable water bottles is the accessibility. It is very easy to grab a plastic water bottle from the fridge at the student union when I forgot to grab my own water bottle at home. I try to be very conscious of my wastefulness. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
Kaitlyn Barker-Boarini 10/07/2019 3:26 PMBarries to using reusable water bottles is the accessibility. It is very easy to grab a plastic water bottle from the fridge at the student union when I forgot to grab my own water bottle at home. I try to be very conscious of my wastefulness.