Jennifer Benthin
"Taking steps to reduce my personal negative impact on the environment."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 466 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO845minutesspent exercising
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UP TO1,860minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO90minutesspent learning
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UP TO89plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Jennifer's actions
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
Do at Home
I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.
Energy
Calculate the Carbon Footprint of my Household
Do at Home
I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.
Waste
Reduce Single-Use Disposables
Do at Home
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. I will keep 1 container(s) out of the landfill each day.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Go for a Daily Walk Outside
Do at Home
I will take a walk outside for 30 minutes each day.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Watch a Documentary about Racial Injustice
Do at Home
I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about systemic racism.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Reduce Single-Use DisposablesWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What did you substitute or could be substituted instead?
Jennifer Benthin 10/28/2020 1:05 PMI tend to buy coffee (iced) which comes in a single use container and with a straw. I purchased silicone straws to keep in my car to cut down on my single use plastics and always make sure that the container makes it to a recycling bin. -
Jennifer Benthin 10/23/2020 8:16 AMAnyone lese having a problem loading reflection questions? My screen freezes every time I try. -
Jennifer Benthin 10/22/2020 6:01 AMReducing screen time has been easier than anticipated. I switched from e-books to actual books and started dong workouts with audio only prompt -
Jennifer Benthin 10/19/2020 2:31 PMI joined the challenge as a team building activity for my company and within my office.