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October 1 - October 31, 2024
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Aaron Garner

PCC Sociology Ecopanthers

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 103 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    15
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    360
    minutes
    spent exercising

Aaron's actions

Simplicity

Meditate

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 10 minutes each day to reflect on things important to me.

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DAILY ACTION

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Calculate My Digital Carbon Footprint

I will calculate my digital carbon footprint and take steps to reduce my CO2 emissions.

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Transportation

Choose a Carbon Offset

Flying emits a lot of CO2 into the atmosphere which affects air quality and the health of our planet, animals, and people. If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.

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Transportation

Improve a Bus Stop

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

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Simplicity

Research My Investment Portfolio

I will find out what stocks and bonds are in my investment account portfolio to determine if they align with my values (e.g. environmental, social responsibility, community).

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Leave No Trace

I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity
    Fresh air and movement are good for our entire being and can help us think more clearly and creatively. How does taking a walk each day affect yourself and/or your work?

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    Aaron Garner 10/04/2024 10:50 AM
    Taking walks with my dog helps keep me grounded and allows us to spend time together, which helps with her anxiety. She's a rescue dog from the streets. It also allows me to see and meet other folks in the community.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature
    Educator 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?

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    Aaron Garner 10/04/2024 10:48 AM
    I care about making a world / future where we have moved to sustainable energy sources, and the technology we use is sourced more sustainably and more ethically. That's why I am an Electronics Engineer with a focus in Renewables.

    • Jeanne Poirier's avatar
      Jeanne Poirier 10/04/2024 8:11 PM
      Thank you and bless you in your learnings and efforts in this direly needed direction!! (Your other post makes me miss my walks with my grand-dog - I need to get on it before winter comes!)