Jackie Luehmann

"Improving the planet, our community, and myself while decreasing contributions to climate change and unhealthy environments...one step at a time."

POINTS TOTAL

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0 THIS WEEK
1,350 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

2.0

donations

made
UP TO

246

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

37

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

510

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

2,108

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

4.9

pounds

food waste prevented
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1.0

pound

waste avoided
UP TO

10

pounds of CO2

have been saved

Jackie's actions

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nourishing Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste, excess carbon and save money by planning my daily and weekly menus so that I only purchase the ingredients needed.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Nourishing Food

Donate Food

I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Regenerating Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 10 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.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Balancing Consumption

Develop a Work-Life Balance

During the work day, I will schedule time for breaks to practice work-life balance.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Balancing Consumption

Less Screen Time

I will replace 20 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Balancing Consumption

Track My Purchases

I will maintain a record of all my purchases and identify my spending habits.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Balancing Consumption Develop a Work-Life Balance

How does practicing a work-life balance create a more sustainable life for you? How might it contribute to sustainability more broadly?

Jackie Luehmann 10/26/2022 5:18 PM

Practicing work life balance is importance for sustainability both for the individual and a community. I found that when I practice work life balance I make healthier food choices, make smarter choices with my purchases, and enjoy life more by being outdoors more. I also perform better at my job and don't feel as anxious as much about work. As a community as a whole it helps build better relationships and creates a healthier community physically and mentally.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Balancing Consumption Repair a Broken Item

What did you fix and how did it go? Share a few pics if you can!

Jackie Luehmann 10/26/2022 5:09 PM

The broken item that I fixed was my leaf rake. So far my repairs have held with all of the leaves I have raked recently. Fixing my rake also inspired me to fix a snow shovel I had just sitting in the garage. Now I have two yard tools that I can get a least a few more years out of.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nourishing Food Weekly Meal Planning

An average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four in the US spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Does this surprise you? Where would you rather use this money?

Jackie Luehmann 10/26/2022 5:05 PM

No, it does not surprise me that we throw away that amount of food along with that amount of money. I don't think Americans really realize how much food we throw away each year. I would use the money saved from throwing away food to make improvements to my house to make it more energy efficient, put it into my investments, and go on a trip.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nourishing Food Donate Food

Why do you donate food? How does it connect to your values?

Jackie Luehmann 10/25/2022 7:57 PM

I donate food because no one should go hungry or worry about where their next meal is coming from. A community that is nourished is healthier, more productive, and happier. Food brings us all together. It doesn't cost much to help those in need out with a good, nutritious meal.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Balancing Consumption Track My Purchases

What have you noticed about your purchases? Where are you inclined to make shifts, if any?

Jackie Luehmann 10/25/2022 7:43 PM

I have noticed with my purchases that I bought many items that were not on my list. Most of the items not on my list were on sale and I was able to save a lot of money. I need to take better inventory of my food items at home before going to the grocery store so that I do not over buy and end up wasting food.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Balancing Consumption Less Screen Time

What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens?

Jackie Luehmann 10/25/2022 7:38 PM

Cultures that stay inside and on screens tend to be more obese and have other health issues such as high blood pressure and heart issues. Screens can put strain on eyes. These cultures also do not develop their social skills as much as cultures that get outside and reduce their screen time.

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Jackie Luehmann 10/20/2022 7:04 PM

I was surprised at what little time it took to do a lap around my immediate neighborhood and how good it felt after a stressful day. I need to remind myself to do this more often!

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Jackie Luehmann 10/18/2022 7:09 PM

My leaf rake that I fixed last week came in handy as I cleaned up leaves this evening. I was not only able to prevent leaves from entering the storm drainage system around my property, I was also able to move the leaves around my yard to provide nutrients to my grass and flower beds. I will be doing some mulching later on this week after some more leaves fall.

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Jackie Luehmann 10/16/2022 4:19 PM

After a trip to the grocery store and seeing how much prices have gone up, I realized even more how important it is to plan my meals in advance.

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Jackie Luehmann 10/14/2022 5:35 PM

While spending time outside on this chilly Minnesota evening and watching it snow this morning, I was reminded that if I want to continue spending more time out in nature I am going to have to invest in some warmer clothes and start looking into winter activities to do outside.

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