Aiden Swinfard

SUS 304 Fall 25

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
168 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

5.0

organic meals

consumed
UP TO

1.0

pounds

food waste prevented
UP TO

6.0

zero-waste meals

consumed
UP TO

134

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

51

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

90

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

18

random acts of kindness

completed
UP TO

18

individuals

recognized

Aiden's actions

Energy

Turn Off Lights and Electronics

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 6
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

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

Food

Practice Zero-Waste Cooking

Food waste hurts our planet and our communities. I will cook 3 meals with zero waste each day.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

Organic farming practices are healthier and safer for our planet, animals, and people. I will enjoy 2 meals cooked with organic ingredients per day.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Express Gratitude and Random Acts of Kindness

Small acts of kindness and gratitude can brighten someone's day and create a positive ripple effect. I will express gratitude to 10 people or perform 10 random acts of kindness to spread joy and connection.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity

Fresh air and movement are good for our entire being and can help us think more clearly and creatively. How does taking a walk each day affect yourself and/or your work?
Aiden Swinfard 10/09/2025 6:23 PM
Taking a walk each day helps me focus on my work better and improves my day.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health

How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Aiden Swinfard 10/09/2025 6:22 PM
Practicing gratitude helps improve my mood, which, in turn, keeps me motivated everyday to continue practicing gratitude.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

What is your perceotion of organic food? After cooking with and eating organic food, has your perception changed?
Aiden Swinfard 10/09/2025 6:22 PM
My perception of organic foods is that they are expensive but are good for your body. After cooking and eating organic food, I now see that sometimes the extra price for organic ingredients is worth it due to the positive effects it has on my body and health.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

In North America, up to 65% of food waste happens at the consumer level. Chef Steven Satterfield advocates for using every part of a vegetable. How can you incorporate using an entire vegetable (including the skins, tops, stalks, etc.) during your next meal prep?
Aiden Swinfard 10/09/2025 6:22 PM
For my next meal prep, I can save the tops/stalks of a vegetable in order to grow my own so that I don’t have to go pay for a new one. On the other hand I can just eat or utilize the rest of the vegetables in my meals going forward.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy

How is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Aiden Swinfard 10/09/2025 6:21 PM
Where I live, the electricity is most likely generated using a generator. This generator most likely pollutes the air due to greenhouse gas emissions.

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