Dulcinea Foster (Slaysman Micro)
10/05/2023 6:30 AM
Maybe accept the disposable bag, but figure out a way to reuse it, or recycle it.
Dulcinea Foster (Slaysman Micro)
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 376 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO135minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO14plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO73plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO144gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO31more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO3.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO11peoplehelped
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UP TO85minutesspent outdoors
Dulcinea's 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.
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.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Community
Support Businesses Owned by People of Color
Racial inequity is both a sustainability and justice problem. I will support businesses owned by people of color in my community whenever I shop.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 10 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
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.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteWhat 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Dulcinea Foster (Slaysman Micro) 10/05/2023 6:28 AMBy identifying the good it makes the work that needs to be done more manageable. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicityWhat did you notice in implementing this challenge? Was it hard to choose other activities over screen time? How did you decide to spend your time?
Dulcinea Foster (Slaysman Micro) 10/03/2023 6:48 AMIt was not exactly hard to choose other activities but it was hard to find a time to not be on my phone at all, I realized how many things I use my phone for. I spent my time reading a book. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNatureFather Thomas Berry says, "... our primary purpose is celebration. Celebration of the dawn and the sunset and the different seasons of the year is a religious ritual, a way in which humans can establish their integral relationship with the universe, with the planet Earth." What is your response to Berry's assertion?
Dulcinea Foster (Slaysman Micro) 10/03/2023 6:43 AMI love the way Berry talks about the "dawn and the sunset and the different seasons..." I do believe that watching the sunrise/sunset is a religious feeling, and I do feel deeply connected to the universe when seeing the wonders of the sky.