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Rena Robinson

Heartland Community College EASC 111

"To change my actions and help protect the environment. "

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 771 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1,590
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    14
    whole food meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    2.7
    pounds
    food waste prevented
  • UP TO
    1,311
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    21
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    396
    gallons of water
    have been saved

Rena's actions

Health

Healthy Sleep

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Learn More about Food Apartheid

What can lack of access to nutritious food affect a community? How can having access to nutritious food help a community become more resilient?

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 20 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Joyful Movement

I will spend 20 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.

COMPLETED 26
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 14
DAILY 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 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn it off

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

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Whole Food Lifestyle

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

COMPLETED 14
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 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

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?


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    Rena Robinson 11/30/2021 7:51 AM
    I am thankful that I was able to participate in this challenge. I wish everyone well and hope that we can all continue to do our best to save our planet.

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    Rena Robinson 11/27/2021 3:19 PM
    I hope that we can continue to help the environment after this month is over. The effect we are having on the environment is amazing, I wish everyone could understand that we need to make changes in order to see change. 

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    Rena Robinson 11/25/2021 3:59 PM
    I have learned so many things about helping the environment this month. I think it has been a fun and amazing opportunity.

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      Ryan Eberle 11/26/2021 3:40 AM
      I agree. This was a lot more interesting and fun than I thought it was going to be. I really like how the page shows you the direct impacts you are making by each thing you choose to complete. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Power Down the Computer
    What are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?

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    Rena Robinson 11/17/2021 6:03 PM
    I always power off my work computer before I leave however I usually leave my home computer on. I am not sure why, but I have started turning it off every night before I go to bed.  
  • 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?

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    Rena Robinson 11/17/2021 6:01 PM
    If I am hot I leave my fan on and if I am cold I will add more blankets. It has to be really cold or hot for me to turn on my air conditioner. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Turn it off
    How is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?

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    Rena Robinson 11/17/2021 6:00 PM
    I have been unplugging all electronics before I leave for work and only plug them in when I need to use them. 
  • 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?

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    Rena Robinson 11/02/2021 3:58 PM
    I have started going to bed an hour before I usually did before. I have found using a sleep app helps me to sleep better. I listen to sounds of thunder and rain until I wake up in the morning. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Happiness
    How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?

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    Rena Robinson 11/02/2021 3:57 PM
    Expressing gratitude is a common curtesy when someone has done something for you. Words matter and can make someone's day better.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Joyful Movement
    What's your favorite activity(ies) in which you experience joy while being active and moving?

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    Rena Robinson 11/02/2021 3:54 PM
    During my lunch break I like to walk around the block near my job because I sit most of the day. 
  • 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?

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    Rena Robinson 11/02/2021 3:53 PM
    I can suggest working out to my friends to make it a group activity. I can also include my family as well.