Rebekah Roth

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single-use bags

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Rebekah's actions

Wildlife

Use Reusable Bags

Plastic bags do not always end up in landfills and if they aren't properly disposed of. In nature, they can be mistaken for food by many wild animals and harm wildlife. When I go shopping, I will be sure to bring my own bags to reduce waste and the chance that plastic bags could find their way into wildlife habitats.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Wildlife

Learn the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace

Leave No Trace means enjoying nature responsibly by minimizing our impact and leaving the environment as we found it, or better. I will spend 30 minutes learning about the seven core principles to minimize my impact while enjoying the outdoors.

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Land, Water, and Air

Understand My Water Footprint

Each of us has a water footprint, directly linked to our daily activities as well as the water required in the production of things we use each day. Understanding our water use is important for a healthy planet. I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste, then share what I learned on the feed.

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Health and Well-Being

Declutter and Donate

Decluttering can reduce stress and benefit others. I will declutter my home and donate items I no longer need to support others in my community.

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Health and Well-Being

Prepare for Extreme Weather

Extreme weather events like hurricanes, wildfires, and floods can disrupt lives and upend our communities. I will take proactive steps to prepare for extreme weather by safeguarding my home and creating or updating an emergency plan and kit with essential supplies, evacuation routes, and contact information.

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Land, Water, and Air

Reduce Vehicle Idling

Idling cars wastes fuel, contributes to climate change, and pollutes the air in our communities. I will turn off my engine when waiting in my car to reduce air pollution and carbon emissions.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health and Well-Being

What did you do to prepare for extreme weather events? Share any tips or resources you found helpful in the feed!
Rebekah Roth 4/10/2025 2:22 PM
I recently moved into a apartment and I did not know what the evacuation/tornado plans were, so I looked through a booklet my leasing office gives all tenants. I gathered some basic information there, and then I contacted my leasing agent with more specific questions. Once I learned about the extreme weather protocol, I made sure to have a spot for essential items by the entry way of my apartment, including a spare charger, a flashlight, and my cat's carrier.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Wildlife

How difficult was this challenge for you? What made it easy or difficult?
Rebekah Roth 4/06/2025 5:38 PM
The most difficult thing about this challenge was remembering to take my reusable bags with me. I also had to remind myself not to use single-use bags when I didn't plan to need bags. However, I was able to use less bags and use sturdier bags by implementing this challenge in addition to reducing waste!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land, Water, and Air

How did being mindful of vehicle idling change your perspective on fuel consumption and air quality? What other transportation habits can you adopt to reduce your environmental impact?
Rebekah Roth 4/06/2025 5:30 PM
I didn't realize just how much my car idles. My car has an automatic engine shut-off feature when I idle at traffic stops, so that part was easy. However, I had to keep reminding myself to shut my vehicle off once I reached my destination and to not leave it running for very long before I drove. Considering that so many people are dependent on cars, and vehicle idling happens so frequently, it made me realize the quantity of emissions being released solely from cars and the impact that has on our air quality. One transportation habit that may reduce my impact is reducing the number of trips I make with my vehicle. If I need to run errands, I can try to do so before or after work when I have already commuted into town, rather than making a separate trip.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health and Well-Being

How did decluttering and donating items make you feel, both emotionally and physically?
Rebekah Roth 4/04/2025 5:37 PM
I donated some clothing and accessories, and while it was difficult knowing I like these items and might wear them in the future, I also knew it would feel better to have more space in my closet. Most of these items either didn't fit or I hadn't worn in a while, so it was relieving to donate them so somebody else could fully enjoy them.

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