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Tamara Whitelaw

PCC_ESR141_Spring2026

Tamara's points

  • 0 TODAY
  • 140 THIS WEEK
  • 250 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    locally sourced meal
    consumed
  • UP TO
    6.0
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    80
    gallons of water
    saved
  • UP TO
    150
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    65
    minutes
    spent exercising

Tamara's actions

Water

Take Shorter Showers

Conserving water helps protect this precious resource. I will shorten my showers to 5 minutes to save water and reduce energy use - each time saving up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water!

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal

Exercise Daily

Daily movement supports our physical and mental health. I will spend 30 minutes each day exercising in a way that feels good to me, such as walking, running, stretching, or dancing.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Soil and Food

Enjoy a Meatless Meal

Producing 1 kg of beef emits as much greenhouse gas as driving 150 miles, meanwhile, 1 kg of veggies or grains leaves a much lighter footprint! This week, I’ll shrink my climate impact by having 1 meatless meals meals each day.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Biodiversity and Wildlife

Reduce Light Pollution

Too much artificial light can confuse and harm animals, especially those active at night. I will reduce sources of outdoor light or switch to wildlife-friendly fixtures to support healthy habitats.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Personal

Prioritize Getting Enough Sleep

Good sleep is essential for a healthy body and mind. I will prioritize getting 60 minutes of quality sleep each night and develop a bedtime routine that supports rest and relaxation.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Soil and Food

Learn How to Save Pollinators

Bees and other pollinators are vital to ecosystems and agriculture. I will spend 30 minutes learning how to support local pollinators and take at least one action—such as planting native flowers or avoiding pesticides—to help sustain resilient ecosystems and harvests.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Soil and Food

Eat Local and Seasonal Foods

Local and seasonal foods require fewer resources, support nearby farmers, and keep soils healthier through diverse planting. I will source 3 meals per week from local or seasonal producers—such as markets, CSAs, or co-ops—to strengthen community food resilience.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Soil and Food
    What local or seasonal foods did you try? How does eating with the seasons or supporting nearby farmers change your perspective on resilience?

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    Tamara Whitelaw 4/14/2026 6:37 PM
    Today, I did not have anything local but I did not eat very much today. I ate all of my vegetables and fruit purchased locally and need to get more but the next farmers market is Thursday.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Biodiversity and Wildlife
    What lights did you reduce or change, and how might this help wildlife near you?

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    Tamara Whitelaw 4/11/2026 6:53 PM
    I turn off any lights in other rooms not using and turned off my porch light at night.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water
    How did shortening your showers affect your awareness of water conservation? What other water-saving practices can you adopt in your daily routine?

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    Tamara Whitelaw 4/11/2026 6:10 PM
    I realize I do not need showers that are past a certain point. It's more about just getting clean and getting out. I can not let the water run when I brush my teeth.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Soil and Food
    What meal did you enjoy the most, and what alternatives did you try? Did anything surprise you about how satisfying plant-based options can be?

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    Tamara Whitelaw 4/11/2026 6:08 PM
    The soup. It was warm on a cold day and very satisfying.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Personal
    How did exercising each day impact your physical and mental resilience? What activities helped you feel stronger, more flexible, or more capable of adapting?

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    Tamara Whitelaw 4/11/2026 6:07 PM
    It helped clear my head and energized me.