Ruben Frausto

PCC Ecopanthers

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
267 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

131

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

9.0

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

16

more servings

of fruits and vegetables
UP TO

1.0

tree

planted

Ruben's actions

Health

Enjoy Fruits and Veggies

Adding fruits and vegetables to our meals nourishes our body and the planet. I will prepare and enjoy 2 servings of a variety of colorful fruits and veggies.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Switch To Cold Water for Laundry

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Reflect on My Needs Versus Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Plant Trees

I will plant 1 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottles from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature

How is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Ruben Frausto 10/26/2025 2:34 PM
Planting trees is an amazing way of starting your connection with nature. Sometimes you don't have the time to tend to a garden, so planting a tree is an amazing alternative for many. It's quick, simple, and rewarding!

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- Janet Beach 10/26/2025 5:38 PM
  You plant trees for the future. It’s the ultimate expression of hope.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity

How is creativity a necessary ingredient for practicing simplicity?
Ruben Frausto 10/10/2025 12:41 PM
It can be challenging to determine what's needed versus what's wanted. Especially today, when everything is marketed as a "must-have". This activity has helped me narrow down what's genuinely important to me.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

While water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
Ruben Frausto 10/10/2025 12:39 PM
I'm not sure what barriers there would be for me, other than making it a habit.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health

How does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet? What fruits or vegetables did you try this week, and which was your favorite?
Ruben Frausto 10/01/2025 12:12 PM
It's a good addition to lunch and breakfast! It was much easier than I initially thought.

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