Celeste Villa

SBVC Human Ecology

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
371 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

330

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

8.0

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

180

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

4.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

180

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

16

gallons of water

have been saved

Celeste'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.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Brush My Teeth Without Running Water

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 120 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Health

Exercise Daily

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

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

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

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Use Reusable Bags

What do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reusable one with you or aren't allowed to use the one you brought? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to create a successful habit of not using plastic bags?

Celeste Villa 5/03/2022 11:22 AM

If I have a small amount of items, I would use my hands, if not then I would use a cart. I would just leave a reusable bag in my trunk so every time I go into a store it will be right there when I need it.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Needs Vs. Wants

How is creativity a necessary ingredient for practicing simplicity?

Celeste Villa 5/03/2022 11:20 AM

It allows us to be more open and have a more enjoyable day. Creativity helps our mind going and gives us ideas and unique ways to do things a certain way.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water Brush My Teeth Without Running Water

What is the main water source in your region? If you don't know, how could you find out?

Celeste Villa 4/19/2022 5:58 PM

I did not know the answer to this question, but I began to do research and turns out that it is the Colorado Aqueduct, which flows water from the Colorado River to Southern California.

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- Monica Padilla 4/21/2022 12:57 PM
  
  hey celeste i didnt know the answer to this question but most definitely learn something new thank you for sharing.
  
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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?

Celeste Villa 4/19/2022 5:56 PM

I believe most people use bottled water because they come prefilled and ready to go. Some people need something to grab quick and move on with their day. I believe that refilling my reusable water before and after I do an activity, I would be more likely to grab that instead of bottled waters. If I were to continue to make that a continuous habit, then I would enjoy that more and save from grabbing a bottled water.

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- Andres Guerrero 4/20/2022 10:27 PM
  
  Hi Celeste. I think that using a reusable water bottle is an excellent habit to develop, I have been using one for years and I don't plan on ever going back to plastic bottles. What really pushed me to commit to the reusable bottle was seeing all the health issues that plague plastic bottles. Many companies put stuff like sodium in their bottles for no good reason, and the plastic of the bottle can contaminate the water inside if it is too hot. I think more people would stop drinking from plastic bottles if they knew how unhealthy they can be.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Spend Time Outside

Rachel Carson said that we need the beauty and mysteries of the natural world for our spiritual and emotional development. Does that ring true for you? What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time indoors?

Celeste Villa 4/10/2022 1:00 PM

I went on a hike to Forest Falls, and it was really beautiful. Really an enjoyable moment in nature!

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- Celeste Villa 4/10/2022 1:09 PM
  
  I believe our spiritual selves can be happier outdoors more if you can allow yourself to enjoy every moment. Spending time outside is really a beautiful thing. By spending most of the time indoors, it is hard to complete things and be productive. I feel as if some individuals miss out on seeing things, or enjoying what nature has to offer.
  
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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?

Celeste Villa 4/10/2022 12:59 PM

I exercised for about an hour and a half for the past 2 days, today is my 3rd day with 30 minutes of exercise :)

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- Celeste Villa 4/10/2022 1:11 PM
  
  I have been exercising with my friend every morning, and it honestly makes it fun and enjoyable that I forget im exercising! It is like a 2 in 1 deal, and I can complete both tasks at once.
  
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