Maria Ruiz

WBA US Global Sourcing

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
409 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

documentary

watched
UP TO

780

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

5.0

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

550

minutes

being mindful

Maria's actions

Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks

Learn about Biochar

Biochar Production

I will spend 10 minute(s) learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks

Smart Seafood Choices

Ocean Farming

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Practice the 5 R's

Recycling

I will Practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.

COMPLETED 8
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 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Smaller Portions

Reduced Food Waste

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Electricity

Watch a Video about Methane Digesters

Methane Digesters

I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Go for a Daily Walk

Walkable Cities

I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Industry Practice the 5 R's

What are some more "R's" you could add to your daily practice to reduce your waste?

Maria Ruiz 4/29/2021 9:20 AM

I really need to do a better job of educating my family on how to recycle properly. I find myself having to sort through to make sure the right containers end up in the correct bin. Something I have been doing is asking for paper bags instead of plastic bags when possible. Or making smaller purchases at a time so that I don't need to take a plastic bag and just carry the stuff to my car. I do miss being able to bring reusable bags when grocery shopping.

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Maria Ruiz 4/15/2021 4:36 PM

Did not feel like walking today but I went anyways and I feel better. Rewarded myself with some chocolate :)

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- Nathalie Sowatzke 4/16/2021 1:36 PM
  
  Excellent choice!
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Smaller Portions

While dishing food out, we tend to load our plates with more than we need. Using smaller plates helps to mitigate this. Aside from the environmental benefits, what other benefits might come from eating/serving smaller portions?

Maria Ruiz 4/15/2021 4:21 PM

Smaller portions means eating less. When I fill up my plate I feel like I have to eat everything but with smaller portions I realize I actually get full with the amount of food on my plate even if a smaller amount.

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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?

Maria Ruiz 4/15/2021 4:17 PM

I enjoy my food more and I eat slower. Which is definitely a good thing. I also get full quicker which means I don't end up overeating.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation 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?

Maria Ruiz 4/08/2021 7:06 AM

I've noticed the skunks are definitely out and about. Saw a baby skunk on my walk yesterday and I have been smelling them all over the neighborhood. Otherwise it's been nice to start taking longer walks when the weather is nicer.

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