Sharon Niedringhaus
4/26/2020 7:22 PM
One step that I could take to further reduce my water footprint is to reuse grey water.
Sharon Niedringhaus
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 821 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO200gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO255minutesspent exercising
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UP TO330minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO105minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO600minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO21pounds of CO2have been saved
Sharon's 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.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 15 minute(s) each day.
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.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 30 minute(s)
Simplicity
Meditate
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 15 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
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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 QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Sharon Niedringhaus 4/26/2020 7:21 PMFor quality time with friends, I could invite friends to do a workout with me or I could go to an exercise class to be part of a group. For spending time in nature, I could exercise outside. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Power Down the ComputerWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
Sharon Niedringhaus 4/26/2020 7:20 PMI can always turn off lights when I leave a room, like I usually do, and be more aware of how my actions can use up more energy than is really necessary. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Limit Social MediaSocial media can keep us connected with loved ones, make us laugh, and help 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, how do you feel? What do you notice?
Sharon Niedringhaus 4/26/2020 7:18 PMI feel like I spend more time doing other things like reading and doing other things rather than just scrolling through social media to kill some time. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity MeditateWhat would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?
Sharon Niedringhaus 4/26/2020 7:17 PMI would like to spend more time reflecting on what I love about the world around me and how I can find peace within myself. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Go for a Daily WalkHow do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
Sharon Niedringhaus 4/26/2020 7:15 PMThere's more time to notice things when I am walking rather than driving. It's sometimes nice to take more time to notice the small things rather than rapidly pass them by in order to get somewhere more quickly. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Enjoy the Sunrise/SunsetFather 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." Respond to Berry's assertion.
Sharon Niedringhaus 4/26/2020 7:13 PMI like how every sunrise and sunset is slightly different. The colors may be similar but the formations of clouds and the way the light is reflected makes each one a new experience. It can help us to realize that even if our schedules are the same from day to day, there is always something new to notice and appreciate, just like in the sunrise and sunset. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Sharon Niedringhaus 4/26/2020 7:09 PMIt can help you to remember what you like about yourself, those around you, and the world and help you to make sure those things remain a part of the world for you and everyone else.