Kyle Jepson

ENGIE Insight Saint Paul

"Improving my life and environment one eco-friendly step at a time!"

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352 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

documentary

watched
UP TO

180

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

90

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

360

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

425

minutes

not spent in front of a screen

Kyle's actions

Simplicity

De-Clutter My Home

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Transportation

Improve a Bus Stop

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Limit Social Media

I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 35 minute(s)

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 30 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

Kyle Jepson 10/23/2018 9:32 AM

This challenge has taught me a lot! I'm encouraged to keep the changes I have made to my daily habits.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Improve a Bus Stop

How can you advocate for transportation systems which minimize environmental impact while also meeting human needs?

Kyle Jepson 10/23/2018 9:22 AM

i can have conversations with friends and family regarding public transit and encourage them to use it when they have the opportunity.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity De-Clutter My Home

How can you prevent yourself from accumulating more things in the future?

Kyle Jepson 10/23/2018 8:16 AM

I can prevent accumulating more things by following the simple rule of if something new comes in, something old must go. E.g. buying new clothes.

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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 reuseable one with you? 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 establish this a successful habit?

Kyle Jepson 10/23/2018 7:56 AM

Typically I would use a disposable bag, but the last few weeks I have been actively trying to not accept them at the store. One one occasion I planned ahead and brought a large grocery bag for shopping after work. Also, I do a lot of shopping when I ride the bus, so I put items in my backpack that I typically have with me.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Limit Social Media

Social media is a great way to keep us connected with loved ones, makes us laugh, and helps us to learn new things. It can also take more time than we realize or intend to give. After doing this action for a few days now, how do you feel? What do you notice?

Kyle Jepson 10/23/2018 7:54 AM

I moved the social media icons from my phone's home screen to a back screen and found I go on social media much less than I used to a few weeks ago. I feel more productive not mindlessly browsing social media. I will continue to keep the shortcut away from my home page.

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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?

Kyle Jepson 10/05/2018 8:09 AM

I am able to pay more attention to my surroundings when walking rather than driving. It's nice to notice houses for sale or new landscaping projects happening in the neighborhood.

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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?

Kyle Jepson 10/05/2018 8:07 AM

Yes, we need adventure and natural wonders in our life to keep things interesting and exciting. Spending too much time indoors is depressing, boring, and leads to lower energy levels.

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