Belinda Gomez
10/08/2018 9:55 AM
To put a bucket as I wait for hot water and use it to water my plants.
Belinda Gomez
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 426 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO240gallons of waterhave been saved
Belinda's actions
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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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Belinda Gomez 10/10/2018 7:32 AMI unplugged all electronics while they're not in use
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Belinda Gomez 10/09/2018 9:45 AMMade my weekly menu to avoid wasting food -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater 5-Minute ShowersFive minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use Reusable BagsWhat 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?
Belinda Gomez 10/08/2018 9:55 AMTo always carry a folded reusable bag in my purse, it is compact and I would never forget it. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Needs Vs. WantsHow is creativity necessary for practicing simplicity?
Belinda Gomez 10/08/2018 9:54 AMYou need creativity to find ways to reuse things that you may consider trash; you can turn boxes into organizers for your house and fix your clothes instead of buying new. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Weekly Meal PlanningAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Does this surprise you? Where would you rather use this money?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Turn it offHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Belinda Gomez 10/08/2018 9:49 AMHow many items in your house are always plugged but used once a week?-
Monica Martin 10/08/2018 9:55 AMHuh. I didn't even know this mattered. Thanks!
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