Sherie Ruf
4/26/2020 7:07 PM
The future, climate change, food equality, healthier lifestyle
Sherie Ruf
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,060 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO3.3pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO55minutesspent learning
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UP TO28plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO133pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1,110minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO20donationsmade
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UP TO5.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO14poundswaste composted
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UP TO540minutesspent exercising
Sherie 's actions
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Reduce Single-Use Disposables
Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 3.3lbs (1.6kg) a month by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Waste
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
Health
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
I will spend 10 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 60-minute walk outside each day.
Nature
Support Local Pollinators
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 15 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard or local community garden.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, work on starting one, or find a local community garden to get involved with.
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
Have a Garage Sale
I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.
Community
Connect with a Nonprofit
I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunityWhat inspires you to act toward a more sustainable community?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicityBuilding community is good for your soul and fun to do! What were some of the positive outcomes that came out of your group garage sale?
Sherie Ruf 4/26/2020 6:54 PMLots of creative ideas in how to reuse or upcycle items rather than throwing them away. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthWho is most affected by environmental degration and/or environmental irresponsiblity in your community? How are they affected?
Sherie Ruf 4/26/2020 6:48 PMFood insecure, lack of clean green space affects everyone but those who cannot go elsewhere are the most affected. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Sherie Ruf 4/26/2020 6:46 PMI don't know anymore, it is sold so many time. Possibly from the river. -
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? 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?
Sherie Ruf 4/26/2020 1:23 PMI will figure out a way to carry items in my hands or next within themselves for ease. I should make cloth bags from old shirts and put them in my car and purse to be sure we always have one. -
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." Respond to Berry's assertion.
Sherie Ruf 4/26/2020 1:22 PMThings seem simpler at dawn. Sunset is a time for reflection for me. This is often when I take my walks. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyWhat do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Sherie Ruf 4/26/2020 1:19 PMit keeps things in perspective for me. It keeps me grounded to what I have in my daily life. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyYour utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your ZIP code, region, and/or state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?
Sherie Ruf 4/26/2020 1:18 PMUse less, sweep instead of vacuum, open windows instead of turning on a/c, adding a sweatshirt or blanket instead of turning up the heat. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNatureEducator Stephanie Kaza advises her students to focus on what they care about most when addressing the enormity of ecological problems. Is there a specific area you feel particularly called to work on?
Sherie Ruf 4/26/2020 1:16 PMI focus on providing a chemical free environment for my local animals and insects. I plant natives so as to avoid having to alter an environment to suit a plant.