Rebecca Chen
"for a better life"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 459 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0miletraveled by foot
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UP TO10plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO170minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1.0pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0milenot traveled by car
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UP TO15meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO470minutesspent exercising
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UP TO60minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO2.0poundswaste composted
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
Rebecca's actions
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 5 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Community
Host A Watch Party
I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.
Community
SIGN UP TO VOTE
I will make sure I’m registered to vote. While I’m at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Waste
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 2 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.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Health
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
I will spend 60 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 20 minute(s) each day.
Waste
Clothing Swap
Donate to or participate in the clothing swap on Old Library Green at Bryn Mawr Saturday April 23rd, 2 - 5pm.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 60 minute(s)
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.
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 QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Rebecca Chen 4/12/2022 5:06 PMToday I walked the nature trail with President Raymond and some friends. We got to enjoy the sunset and the flowers on a really beautiful night. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
Rebecca Chen 4/11/2022 2:02 PMThe main barrier is me being forgetful or bringing a bag that is too small to carry a reusable bag. Going to places that don’t have water fountains also poses a barrier to finding refills, or if I don’t trust the tap water. It’s easy to make it a permanent habit at Haverford. Keeping one in my bag even if it isn’t full helps me to use it more often. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Go for a Daily WalkHow do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
Rebecca Chen 4/11/2022 1:59 PMWalking encourages me to take in my surroundings and interact with more people. I get to enjoy the fresh air, nature, and trees. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Compost Food WasteNew to composting? Be sure to check out the action resource links to learn tips and more about it. As you transition from throwing food away to composting, what do you notice about how much you are tossing? How will you use your compost once it is ready?
Rebecca Chen 4/09/2022 9:58 PMAs I’ve gotten more used to composting, I’ve realized how much we can divert from landfills! Today I composted a tea bag.