Vanessa Benitez
10/21/2022 9:44 AM
Yes, there is a new outdoor restaurant I came across my hike.
Vanessa Benitez
"To teach my children to help others and our community"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 360 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO7.0donationsmade
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UP TO60gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO50minutesspent learning
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UP TO140minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO100minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO2.0poundswaste avoided
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
Vanessa's actions
Cultivating Communities
Join A Neighborhood Group
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group of decision makers.
Balancing Consumption
Repair a Broken Item
I will repair at least one item that is broken, but is repairable. This might be items like garden tools, sewing machine, small appliances, electronics, clothing, and more.
Cultivating Communities
Pull Together Items to Donate
Each day, I will find one or more items I can donate to a local thrift or resale shop.
Regenerating Nature
Explore My Area
Each day, I will spend 10 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood, which might include a park, water body, trail, etc.
Regenerating Nature
Take Shorter Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute or less showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.
Regenerating Nature
Listen to a Nature Podcast
I will spend 10 minutes listening to a podcast about nature.
Regenerating Nature
Calculate My Water Footprint
I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.
Regenerating Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 20 minute(s) per day typically spent inside and often with electronics with quality time outside walking, exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, observing nature, or practicing gratitude for nature.
Cultivating Communities
Chipotle Fundraiser
participating in a fundraiser for north bergen boe, 33% of event sales get donated to the cause
Cultivating Communities
1Day Hoboken 2022
This is a day to volunteer cleaning up a park in Hoboken that was impacted by the heavy rain. It is a way to help out the city and engage with my community.
Cultivating Communities
Donate Blood
I will donate blood in my community to make sure there are adequate supplies for routine medical services and emergencies.
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 QUESTIONRegenerating Nature Explore My AreaHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place? Was there a new place in your region that was exciting to learn about and visit?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCultivating Communities Donate BloodWhy do you donate blood?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBalancing Consumption Repair a Broken ItemWhat did you fix and how did it go? Share a few pics if you can!
Vanessa Benitez 10/21/2022 9:42 AMI was able to fix my daughter's scooter, avoiding having to purchase another one. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCultivating Communities Pull Together Items to DonateHow can you prevent yourself from accumulating more things in the future?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONRegenerating Nature Calculate My Water FootprintWhat is one way you will reduce your water use? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your water use?
Vanessa Benitez 10/12/2022 7:30 PMI have been turning off the faucet as I brush my teeth, and teach my children to do the same. I do the same when I scrub the dishes.