Erica Rinehart (Slaysman)

Community Team

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
525 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

680

minutes

of additional sleep
UP TO

25

whole food meals

consumed
UP TO

3.9

pounds

food waste prevented
UP TO

656

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

93

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

164

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

336

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

200

miles

not traveled by car
UP TO

196

gallons of water

have been saved

Erica's actions

Food

Whole Food Lifestyle

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

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Healthy Sleep

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 20 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

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 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

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

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Drive Less

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Stay on the Ground

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Use a Reusable Water Bottle

While 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?

Erica Rinehart (Slaysman) 3/12/2022 12:14 PM

The barrier to using reusable bottles is that bottle refill stations or water aren't always available, so having several plastic bottles at hand may be more convenient. Personally, I find it easier to just have a larger water bottle because it lasts a lot longer between refills, and this has made me use significantly fewer plastic bottles.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Weekly Meal Planning

An average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four in the US spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Does this surprise you? Where would you rather use this money?

Erica Rinehart (Slaysman) 3/12/2022 12:09 PM

This doesn't surprise me as people often buy either unnecessary food items or buy food items in portions that are too big. Personally, I would rather use this money to go on vacation rather than towards wasted food.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Healthy Sleep

Consider how many hours of sleep you get now. How would you like to shift your sleep patterns? What are you finding works for you to be successful in this action?

Erica Rinehart (Slaysman) 3/12/2022 12:08 PM

I would like to shift my sleep patterns by going to bed earlier and waking up earlier. I'm finding that by going to sleep earlier, I wake up even earlier than usual and feel more refreshed, which makes me more productive throughout the day.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Go for a Daily Walk

How do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?

Erica Rinehart (Slaysman) 3/12/2022 12:05 PM

I tend to notice and appreciate little things more when walking because I actually have the chance to observe my surroundings.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Go get a check up

How do you practice self care?

Erica Rinehart (Slaysman) 3/07/2022 4:09 PM

I practice self-care by exercising daily, eating healthy meals, and by ensuring that I have time to destress on a daily basis in order to maintain good mental health.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Exercise Daily

How can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?

Erica Rinehart (Slaysman) 3/07/2022 4:05 PM

Family time and spending time in nature can be incorporated into an exercise routine by going on walks, hikes, and other outdoor sports/activities, and encouraging friends and family to join.

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- lilli greene (CHO) 3/08/2022 8:24 AM
  
  I love going on walks with my mom and just getting to talk with no distractions!
  
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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?

Erica Rinehart (Slaysman) 3/07/2022 4:03 PM

You can save energy by turning off lights during the day when they are not needed, as well as other appliances (Tv, phone, tablets, etc).

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