Tom Peterson

KEEN Utility Sales

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
1,030 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

documentary

watched
UP TO

29

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

90

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

1,220

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

2,450

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

13

pounds

waste composted
UP TO

174

pounds of CO2

have been saved

Tom's actions

Cultivating Communities

Stay on the Ground

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. digital/virtual attendance, vacation without air travel).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Enacting Equity

Watch a Documentary about Racial Injustice

I will watch 1 documentaries about racism and racial injustice.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Balancing Consumption

Reduce Social Media Use

I will use my social media only once per day.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Balancing Consumption

Less Screen Time

I will replace 15 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Nourishing Food

Compost Food Scraps

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day by composting my food.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Nourishing Food

Eat Plant-Based Meals

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Nourishing Food

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

I will watch 1 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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Regenerating Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 15 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 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nourishing Food Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

How does food sovereignty address the complex transition from localized food systems to modern global food systems?

Tom Peterson 10/19/2022 10:19 AM

I watched "Gather" on Netflix about indigenous people in America and their food sovereignty. I learned that lack of nutritious foods have created "food deserts" in impoverished areas such as on reservations, creating many health challenges for these people. They are attempting to regain sovereignty and health by reconnecting with their heritage and teaching newer generations how to live off the land and become food sovereign once again.

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Tom Peterson 10/17/2022 1:46 PM

Took PTO on Friday, and spend Friday and Saturday in the mountains with my two oldest kids. Fished and hiked. No bites, but time well-spent.

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Tom Peterson 10/13/2022 11:03 AM

We are currently averaging the most points/team member out of all of KEEN's active teams for the 2022 Eco-Challenge! Well done everyone and keep it up this weekend!

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Tom Peterson 10/07/2022 2:07 PM

Happy Friday to all! We are off to a great start I think. If you are not checking in each day, please make it a habit next week. Also, if you don't find yourself holding to your commitments easily, change it up! Look through the ACTIONs and pick something new. Have a good weekend!

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Tom Peterson 10/06/2022 1:15 PM

Took my youngest to the park this morning for a break from screens.

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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?

Tom Peterson 10/05/2022 1:38 PM

I think it's pretty clear - the last couple years as COVID was impacting society, more and more people have spent more time on screens, and the results show that more people feel more isolated than ever before.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Balancing Consumption Reduce Social Media Use

Social media can keep us connected with loved ones, make us laugh, and help us to learn new things. It can also create echo chambers and take more time than we realize or intend to give. After completing this action for a few days, how do you feel? What do you notice?

Tom Peterson 10/05/2022 1:34 PM

Instead of waking up and spending my early morning on my phone, I went outside for a quick walk.

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Tom Peterson 10/04/2022 8:17 AM

Looking forward to kicking off the Eco-Challange with you all this year! Best of luck to us all with our commitments to bettering our lives and the planet!

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