Matthew Ragusa

NVeco

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
1,086 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

73

miles

traveled by bike
UP TO

73

miles

not traveled by car
UP TO

46

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

30

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

483

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

460

minutes

of additional sleep

Matthew's actions

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Take the Pre-Survey

Take the Pre-Event Survey

I’ll take a short pre-survey to share what motivated me to join — and earn 15 points! (If I already took the survey by email, I’ll just mark this action complete to get my points.)

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Prioritize Getting Enough Sleep

Good sleep is essential for a healthy body and mind. I will prioritize getting 30 hours of quality sleep each night and develop a bedtime routine that supports rest and relaxation.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

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 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Commute By Bike

I will commute by bike 4 miles each day and avoid sending CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Take 5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Water

What did you notice about your habits or routines when limiting your showers to five minutes? What changes — if any — do you think you’ll continue long-term?
Matthew Ragusa 10/31/2025 4:22 PM
I didn't realize how hard this would be. I had more times I failed at this, despite thinking I was going to try hopping into the shower that day, than successes.

Partly I think at the end of the day my brain needs this as a time to just slow down and reflect. But I need to find a way to do that while I'm not wasting water. This is an area for me to try and improve every day.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation

How do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience differ while walking, riding transit, biking, or driving?
Matthew Ragusa 10/31/2025 4:16 PM
I didn't realize how quickly these miles add up. I've been riding the bike to school a lot the last about 3 years, but I'm getting better about being consistent. 73 miles in a month this month I didn't realize how that adds up over time. I've driven to school probably less than 10 times so far this year.

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