Ruth Bingaman

ENGIE Impact

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
405 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

615

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

18

pounds of CO2

have been saved

Ruth's actions

Energy

Power Down the Computer

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.

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Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Practice Gratitude for Earth

I will spend 5 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Explore My Area

How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?

Ruth Bingaman 10/14/2019 7:59 AM

Spending time outdoors allows you to put things into perspective. I believe if you truly reflect on the beauty of nature, you fill find your place and feel a sense of peace. So glad I got so spend this weekend outdoors and with nature. It is good for the soul!

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Ruth Bingaman 10/14/2019 7:55 AM

Spent the weekend enjoying this beautiful scenery!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Power Down the Computer

What are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?

Ruth Bingaman 10/02/2019 10:32 AM

Use nature as much as possible. Use the sunshine for light and heat. For example, read a book using the light from a window instead of a lamp. Limit the use of electronics and power them down when not in use. Adjust the thermostat a few degrees (cooler in the fall/winter) and warmer in the summer.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Practice Gratitude for Earth

Kathleen Dean Moore says that a sense of gratitude leads to a sense of moral obligation. Do you agree? How do we cultivate a sense of gratitude as individuals, and as a society?

Ruth Bingaman 10/02/2019 10:23 AM

I believe when you truly see the beauty of nature you will do all that you can to keep it beautiful. On the flip side, seeing the damage we are causing this earth (photos of the ocean of trash and videos of marine life caught in plastic) can also move you to want to be part of the solution.
I am grateful I live in the Pacific Northwest and can enjoy the beauty around me!

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Ruth Bingaman 10/01/2019 3:10 PM

The beauty of nature is truly astounding!

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