Angela Fernandez Barone
"I am on a mission to make this world a better and healthier place every day. "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 451 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO240gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO360minutesbeing mindful
Angela's actions
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.
Simplicity
Meditate
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 30 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
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.
Participant Feed
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Angela Fernandez Barone 10/15/2018 6:30 AMMeditation has become a daily habit. I set my alarm 30 minutes earlier than before to spend that time in meditation at the start of each day, a habit I'll maintain going forward! -
Angela Fernandez Barone 10/15/2018 6:28 AMHave taken a total of 5 bags to the Salvation Army from my decluttering. A great chance to pass on useful items to others and simplify our lives. -
Angela Fernandez Barone 10/15/2018 6:27 AMPlanning ahead for the holidays: Already purchased a reusable water bottle for each kid in the family and am planning new holiday traditions that involve showing gratitude and spreading joy! -
Angela Fernandez Barone 10/15/2018 6:25 AMLast night, my daughters came to the dinner table with stainless steel straws in their cups and I smiled ear to ear! -
Angela Fernandez Barone 10/15/2018 6:24 AMI can't believe this is the last day of the EcoChallenge! It's been a wonderful opportunity to revisit daily habits and recommit to healthy living. Thank you! -
Angela Fernandez Barone 10/14/2018 7:40 PMAt this stage, my goals feel like well-established habits, and I'm turning my attention to getting all of the other members of my household to make the same changes. Bought some additional reusable water bottles and stainless-steel straws today. Have everyone in the house thinking about 5 minute showers, our other water use during the day, packaging, recycling and the landfill waste that we're producing. -
Angela Fernandez Barone 10/14/2018 7:40 PMAt this stage, my goals feel like well-established habits, and I'm turning my attention to getting all of the other members of my household to make the same changes. Bought some additional reusable water bottles and stainless-steel straws today. Have everyone in the house thinking about 5 minute showers, our other water use during the day, packaging, recycling and the landfill waste that we're producing. -
Angela Fernandez Barone 10/14/2018 7:40 PMAt this stage, my goals feel like well-established habits, and I'm turning my attention to getting all of the other members of my household to make the same changes. Bought some additional reusable water bottles and stainless-steel straws today. Have everyone in the house thinking about 5 minute showers, our other water use during the day, packaging, recycling and the landfill waste that we're producing. -
Angela Fernandez Barone 10/12/2018 4:35 AMLeaving CO today--my time here has been inspiring! Special thanks to the student eco-group at Aspen HS which held a contest for best/worst/funniest reusable water bottles to encourage their use at the fair! -
Angela Fernandez Barone 10/10/2018 7:20 AMLoving the EcoChallenge! Brings attention to the daily choices we make to be people who appreciate and care for the world around us! Priceless...every day of the year!