Gabriela Bain

CSUMB Green Team

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
537 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

170

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

146

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

16

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

15

more servings

of fruits and vegetables

Gabriela's actions

Action Track: Healing & Renewal

Go for a Daily Walk

Walkable Cities

I will take a walk for 25 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Industry

Properly Dispose of Refrigerants

Refrigerant Management

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Reduce Animal Products

Plant-Rich Diets

I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

More Fruits And Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Buildings

Replace Manual Thermostats

Smart Thermostats

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Keep Track of Wasted Food

Reduced Food Waste

I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during Drawdown Ecochallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings Replace Manual Thermostats

How do you anticipate replacing your thermostats for smart ones will positively impact your life?

Gabriela Bain 4/30/2023 9:57 PM

I anticipate it being easier to control the temperature, less electricity and gas waste, and more mindfulness surrounding the energy I use. I got a nest because I read good reviews and it tells you what is a more energy conscious temp rather than just what I want it to be.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Keep Track of Wasted Food

An average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Where would you rather use this money?

Gabriela Bain 4/26/2023 9:24 AM

I would rather use the money saved from not wasting food, to spend on college because oh boy is that expensive

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use More Fruits And Veggies

How does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?

Gabriela Bain 4/17/2023 2:29 PM

Eating more fruits and veggies and reducing meat consumption is good for the planet and my health because I am reducing my own carbon footprint, in addition to buying local fruits and veggies so they weren't shipped around so much. It is good for my health because I have more vitamins and minerals, more fiber for my gut, and less cholesterol added to my body.

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Gabriela Bain 4/12/2023 9:18 PM

I keep forgetting to check in!! It is fun to keep doing the actions I have planned for myself though, I feel more conscious about my choices.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Healing & Renewal Go for a Daily Walk

What have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?

Gabriela Bain 4/05/2023 8:22 PM

I noticed crows flying from tree to tree near my house, it is so cute to watch them have their own communications. I think more trees around the sides of the street would help make the noise of the cars driving around less obvious.

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Gabriela Bain 4/03/2023 9:39 PM

I'm bummed that I forgot about the challenge when the month started but at least I remembered to sign up for the actions today. I hope I can stay consistent and learn some new, healthy, Earth conscious habits this month.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Reduce Animal Products

Why do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our bodies, our planet, and other people?

Gabriela Bain 4/03/2023 9:37 PM

It is really detrimental to our bodies to be eating so much meat especially red meat. I think richer countries eat more meat because people really like umami flavors and you can do a lot of stuff with meat, and they can afford to buy it. Our bodies pay the price though with high blood pressure, high cholesterol and fatty livers.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Eat Mindfully

Mindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How does your eating experience differ when practicing mindfulness?

Gabriela Bain 4/03/2023 9:34 PM

I was able to enjoy the food better, I tasted more of the flavors and I felt full faster!

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