Amber Bruen
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 67 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO0.5poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO1.1pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0single-use bagnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO26gallons of waterhave been saved
Amber's actions
Action Track: Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 100 hours in my community.
Freshwater + Oceans
Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and Oceans
I will spend 60 minutes learning more about the importance of freshwater + ocean conservation, and how I can reduce my water use. I will share what I learn with people in person, on social media, and on the feed.
Freshwater + Oceans
Cooking Oil Disposal
Pouring cooking oil down the drain can cause damage to waterways and ecosystems. I will learn how to properly dispose of cooking oil to help support healthy ecosystems.
Freshwater + Oceans
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will organize or participate in a trash pickup at a local river, beach, or natural body of water.
Land + Forests
Keep My Community Clean
At times it may not feel like it's up to us to keep our community clean and healthy, but we all have a role to play. Each day I am outside, I will pick up any litter I see.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Use Reusable Bags
Plastic bags can be mistaken for food by many wild animals and can end up in habitats that harm wildlife. I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
Climate + Air
Weekly Meal Planning
One third of all food produced worldwide is wasted, and so is the energy it takes to produce and transport that food. I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need and eating what I planned each day.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBiodiversity + Wildlife Use Reusable BagsHow difficult was this challenge for you? What made it easy or difficult?
Amber Bruen 4/18/2024 1:35 PMThis is with my day-to-day activities; the challenge will be when I go to the grocery store. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate + Air Weekly Meal PlanningHow did it feel to plan out your meals and stick to them in an effort to reduce food waste?
Amber Bruen 4/17/2024 10:11 AMPlanning meals has been a weekly process for a long time! We plan out what we want to eat, then ensure all ingredients are on hand. We have a list of the dinners planned and choose that day which one we want to eat. I find it easier to stick to when its open instead of planning exactly what we are eating on each day. We do still have food waste, but not as much when we plan out our dinners. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Cooking Oil DisposalDid anything about this action surprise you? Do you use more or less oil than you thought?
Amber Bruen 4/17/2024 10:08 AMWe use paper towels to soak up small amounts of oil and dispose of it in the garbage. For larger amounts of oil, we let it cool, then place it in a jug under the sink. Once its full we will throw it out in the garbage.