Sherri Venero
4/05/2023 5:46 AM
I walk in a neighborhood where the folks plan flowers and gardens in their yards; it is fun to see what is blooming on my walks during the summer.
Sherri Venero
"My mission in life is to make my corner of the world a better place."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 488 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO664gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1,185minutesspent exercising
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UP TO9.0milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO2.9poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO315minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO49peoplehelped
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UP TO9.0milestraveled by foot
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UP TO147pounds of CO2have been saved
Sherri's actions
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home or Dorm Room
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home or dorm room.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 1 person(s) who are in need each day.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Simplicity
Go For A Daily Walk Outside
I will take a walk outside for 30 minutes each day.
Health
Joyful Movement
I will spend 30 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 4 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNatureHow do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicityHow can you prevent yourself from accumulating more unnecessary things in the future?
Sherri Venero 4/05/2023 5:44 AMI want to move into a tiny house so I keep that goal in mind as I am faced with purchasing opportunities. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthWhat's your favorite activity(ies) in which you experience joy while being active and moving?
Sherri Venero 4/05/2023 5:38 AMTwo things come to mind: wild mushroom foraging and canoeing in a quiet marsh. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Sherri Venero 4/05/2023 5:37 AMI like to walk in the woods every chance I get and I find that inviting a friend and bringing a picnic lunch make it a more rewarding experience. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyWhat do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
Sherri Venero 4/03/2023 8:54 AMI won't personally save any money for this change, but I am glad to be making more conscious energy choices. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four in the US spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Does this surprise you? Where would you rather use this money?
Sherri Venero 4/03/2023 8:53 AMIt would be beneficial to redirect these funds to reduce food insecurity in our communities.