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Janet Beach 10/26/2025 5:38 PM
Ruben Frausto
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 267 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO131pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO9.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO16more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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.
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.
Simplicity
Reflect on My Needs Versus Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Nature
Plant Trees
I will plant 1 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottles from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNatureHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Ruben Frausto 10/26/2025 2:34 PMPlanting 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! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicityHow is creativity a necessary ingredient for practicing simplicity?
Ruben Frausto 10/10/2025 12:41 PMIt 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. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteWhile 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 PMI'm not sure what barriers there would be for me, other than making it a habit. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthHow 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 PMIt's a good addition to lunch and breakfast! It was much easier than I initially thought.