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October 1 - October 31, 2025
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Nathalie Alaves

Guelph Community Team

POINTS TOTAL

  • 45 TODAY
  • 100 THIS WEEK
  • 1,151 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    6.0
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    655
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    130
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    4.0
    pounds
    waste avoided
  • UP TO
    11
    pounds
    waste composted
  • UP TO
    15
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    925
    minutes
    spent outdoors

Nathalie's actions

Waste

Compost My Food Waste

I will avoid sending up to 0.42 lbs (0.19 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day by composting my food.

COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

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

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 30 minutes each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore a New Trail or Nature Walk

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Heat and Cool Naturally

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will shop at a farmers market or food co-op to support local farmers and businesses. By doing so, I may be able to learn more about who produces the food I eat and goods I buy.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Meditate or Create a Moment of Silence

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 15 minutes each day to reflect on things important to me.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Practice Gratitude for the Earth

I will spend 15 minutes per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Learn About and Practice Sustainable Fashion

I will spend 60 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Engage In Active Listening

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 3 conversations.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed


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    Nathalie Alaves 10/28/2025 5:29 PM
    My old roommate went to a thrift store today and she reached out because she said it reminded her of me since I always encouraged buying second hand!

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    Nathalie Alaves 10/27/2025 7:06 PM
    A friend was wanting to get a yoga mat, so I gave him an extra one I had at home! Glad it’s getting used and that a new one didn’t need to be purchased!

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      Keila Miller 10/27/2025 8:09 PM
      • Book Lover 📚
      I love this concept. It’s a wonderful way to share tools and resources. I did this with my kitchen stuff. Whenever a friend said they needed to go buy a 9x13 casserole or anything else I had multiples of, I would ask them if they wanted my extra one. It was a win-win!

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    Nathalie Alaves 10/26/2025 7:07 PM
    I was chatting with a friend who is a Master of Environment and Sustainability student today! Always enjoy hearing about her research!

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    Nathalie Alaves 10/25/2025 6:59 PM
    I enjoyed going to a farmers market today! It ended up being a family outing, with my parents and brother joining! Got lots of great locally grown foods 💚

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      Nathalie Alaves 10/26/2025 10:16 AM
      Lots of apples, potatoes, tomatoes, a squash, zucchini, lettuce, parsley, sweet peppers!!

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      Kylie Janssen 10/26/2025 9:29 AM
      • Pet Parent 🐾
      That sounds so fun! I love a good farmers market. What kind of goodies did you end up with?

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      Keila Miller 10/25/2025 8:47 PM
      • Book Lover 📚
      Sounds like a wonderful day. Farmer’s markets are great to go to. They’re even better when you go with others!

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    Nathalie Alaves 10/24/2025 7:45 PM
    I am looking forward to visiting the local farmers market tomorrow!

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    Nathalie Alaves 10/23/2025 7:49 PM
    Something I’ve picked up from my mom: whenever I head out somewhere, I see what else I can “check off the to do list” in that area, so that I can reduce emissions and save time!

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      Mary Hanks 10/24/2025 10:50 AM
      • Pet Parent 🐾
      Excellent plan. Recently I gave an ailing person a ride to and from a required class, and it seemed silly to go back home and in less than an hour turn around for the pickup. I remembered that there was a specific store I needed to visit in the area, so I spent the time shopping there until the class was over. Since the store was only a mile away from the class, I only drove four extra miles.

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    Nathalie Alaves 10/22/2025 7:22 PM
    I was pleased that everyone in my evening French class who brought a drink used a reusable bottle/thermos/travel mug!

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    Nathalie Alaves 10/21/2025 7:53 PM
    To use less fuel in my car (cheaper and more eco-friendly) I like to be intentional with the direction I park during the day at work — during the summer, I park facing away from where the sun will be in the afternoon, so my car doesn’t heat up as much, and during the colder seasons I park facing the sun, so it will warm the inside of the car! This limits the need for A/C and heating:)

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    Nathalie Alaves 10/20/2025 8:51 PM
    I wore a fully hand-me-down outfit today! I love when clothes get diverted from the landfill!!

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    Nathalie Alaves 10/19/2025 8:15 PM
    Was able to get out for a walk today before the rain and explore some new areas!