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October 1 - October 31, 2025
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Piper Thompson

SUS 304 Fall 25

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 183 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    2.0
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    23
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    18
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1.0
    advocacy action
    completed
  • UP TO
    1.0
    hour
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    40
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    20
    minutes
    spent learning

Piper's 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

Waste

Learn About and Practice Sustainable Fashion

I will spend 20 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Eat Locally-Sourced Meals

I will source 1 meals each day from local producers.

COMPLETED 2
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

Simplicity

Meditate or Create a Moment of Silence

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 5 minutes each day to reflect on things important to me.

COMPLETED 4
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 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Reflect on My Needs Versus Wants

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

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Track My Purchases and Spending Habits

I will spend 10 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Volunteer in My Community

I will volunteer 30 hours in my community during the challenge.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Make Sure You are Registered to Vote

I will make sure I’m registered to vote. While I’m at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

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    Piper Thompson 10/13/2025 4:43 PM
    I noticed I don't have time to shave, do my full haircare routine, and wash my face. I changed my routine to wash my body and shampoo my hair. This will not continue long-term due to my stubbornness to give up my routine or rush through my routine.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity
    What have you noticed about your purchases? Where are you inclined to make shifts, if any?

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    Piper Thompson 10/13/2025 4:39 PM
    I've noticed that when I go to the store to get one or two groceries, I somehow end up buying a couple extra things or the most expensive organic option. Alongside that, I spend $30-40 on coffee every month. This is tricky because sometimes it's a social meeting, other times it's an afternoon pick-me-up. I am inclined to shift my coffee allowance to $20/month to allow for a social meet-up or the occasional afternoon treat and to try to limit store runs during the week.

    • Therese Herzog's avatar
      Therese Herzog 10/13/2025 4:41 PM
      • Community Builder 🤝
      I know what you mean about going to the store for two things and ending up with a lot more. LOL

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity
    What would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?

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    Piper Thompson 10/13/2025 4:34 PM
    I want to spend more time reflecting on what brings me purpose, specifically in my personal life and career. I just want to better understand the joy and fulfillment that come from certain jobs, relationships, and activities.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    If you were to only eat what is in season locally from now on, what would be the most difficult food item for you to give up? Why?

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    Piper Thompson 10/13/2025 4:34 PM
    The most difficult foods to give would be raspberries, cucumbers, and potatoes. Raspberries are my favorite berry to add to yogurt bowls and snack on. Potatoes are a great carbohydrate source, and I love French fries. And lastly, cucumbers are one of my favorite vegetables to add to rice bowls.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity
    How is creativity a necessary ingredient for practicing simplicity?

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    Piper Thompson 10/13/2025 4:33 PM
    Creativity helps you reduce your purchasing habits when you think you don't have everything you need. For example, you don't need paper towels; you just need an old t-shirt that can be cut into rag-size portions to wipe down your counters. Creativity is a great way to solve your problems without buying more; you get to reduce buying new items and reuse or upcycle your existing items.