Penni Beall

Compucom Sustainability

"Make the world better than I find it each day. "

Points Total

0 Today
0 This Week
495 Total

Participant Impact

up to

713

minutes

being mindful
up to

980

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
up to

4.0

items

repaired
up to

480

gallons of water

have been saved
up to

174

conversations

with people
up to

50

square feet

community beautification
up to

980

minutes

spent outdoors
up to

178

minutes

spent learning

Penni's Actions

Basic Needs & Security

Take 5-Minute Or Less Showers

SDG 6

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.

COMPLETED 24
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG 3

I will spend 30 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

COMPLETED 24
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Spend Time Outside

SDG 3

I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, or practicing gratitude for nature.

COMPLETED 24
DAILY ACTIONS

Economy & Communities

Mend Clothing

SDG 9

I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

Completed
One-Time Action

Health & Equity

Communicate Constructively

SDG 16

I will use the communication methods I read about to practice effective, compassionate, and nonviolent communication with someone I interact with regularly (i.e., my roommate, parents, co-worker, partner, classmates, or children).

COMPLETED 24
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate & Ecosystems

Support Local Pollinators

SDG 15

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will plant pollinator-friendly plants in my area to support local pollinators.

Completed
One-Time Action

Health & Equity

Track My Purchases

SDG 10

Each day, I will track my purchases to identify my spending habits. This will allow me to see what purchases can be reduced.

COMPLETED 24
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Make Cleaning Products

SDG 3

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.

Completed
One-Time Action

Feed

Penni Beall 4/24/2023 7:51 AM

I filled and planted more garden this weekend. It always makes me thankful and appreciative when I am planting or taking care of my garden. I think about nurturing the plants and how they nurture us in return. I am teaching my 4 year old about this and the satisfaction you can feel by growing things yourself and having an edible garden.

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Penni Beall 4/24/2023 7:51 AM

I filled and planted more garden this weekend. It always makes me thankful and appreciative when I am planting or taking care of my garden. I think about nurturing the plants and how they nurture us in return. I am teaching my 4 year old about this and the satisfaction you can feel by growing things yourself and having an edible garden.

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Penni Beall 4/17/2023 3:07 PM

Our compost is ready to supplement our plants in containers. This year we are also growing some potatoes in ground. We finally had compost to be able to change up the heavy clay soil enough to grow them well.
In addition to our standard compost pile, we did hugel mounds to get ready for the planting in ground.

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Penni Beall 4/06/2023 7:40 AM

I joined the challenge because it is a fun way to make an impact for the planet and my community. I love planting things and sharing homegrown food with others. It seems like people do not value what they make whether that is food or gardening. It is nice to show someone how much better homegrown food is.

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Reflection Question
Economy & Communities Mend Clothing

What was it like to mend your clothing? If you are skilled at mending, what tips do you have for others?

Penni Beall 4/03/2023 12:10 PM

I rounded up all of the shirts with missing buttons, or have small holes in them and patched, resewed, sewed the buttons back on. Good as new, sometimes better if I can give a boring or old piece of clothing more personality.

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Reflection Question
Health & Equity Make Cleaning Products

What was surprising about the ingredients in your cleaning supplies, personal care, and pet products?

Penni Beall 4/03/2023 12:06 PM

I make a orange peel, rosemary and vinegar all-purpose cleaning spray. I can use it every room, it smells wonderful, cleans and degreases, and rosemary is even anti-viral.

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Reflection Question
Climate & Ecosystems Support Local Pollinators

Why is it important to take care of pollinators? Do you have a favorite pollinator?

Penni Beall 4/03/2023 12:04 PM

planting a flower garden with blooming edible plants and flowering bushes to support pollinators is beautiful as well as good for the environment. Just be sure to choose varieties that do not require a lot of water in your area

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Reflection Question
Health & Equity Practice Mindfulness

What was it like to practice mindfulness? If this is a practice for you already, what was something new you understood in practicing during Earth Month?

Penni Beall 4/03/2023 11:54 AM

Intension is worth so much. making sure to carve out time to be grateful for what I have.

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Reflection Question
Health & Equity Spend Time Outside

What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens?

Penni Beall 4/03/2023 11:52 AM

spent time planting my garden and pulling weeds.

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Reflection Question
Health & Equity Communicate Constructively

What is easy for you to do when having a constructive conversation and what is challenging? What tips do you have for having a constructive conversation?

Penni Beall 4/03/2023 11:51 AM

using this method to communicate with my son, he is easy to practice with and we are working on his attention span.

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