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November 13 - November 17, 2017
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Shani Buchholz

International Education

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 590 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    outdoor meal
    consumed
  • UP TO
    2.0
    miles
    traveled by foot
  • UP TO
    1.4
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    80
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    2.0
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    100
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    5.0
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    30
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    0.2
    pounds of paper
    have been saved

Shani's actions

Waste - Day 3

Avoid Disposables

I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.

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Waste - Day 3

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

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Nature - Day 1

JOIN THE SOCK WALK

I will kick off Danish week by participating in the sock walk on November 13.

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Simplicity - Day 2

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

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Transportation - Day 4

Drive Less

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

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Nature - Day 1

Eat Meals Outside

I will eat 1 meal(s) outside.

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Nature - Day 1

Study Outside

I will replace 10 minute(s) typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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Energy - Day 5

Online Energy Audit

I will complete an online energy audit of my room or home and identify my next steps for saving energy.

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Waste - Day 3

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill by using a reusable mug.

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Simplicity - Day 2

ATTEND "HAPPINESS & BUSINESS"

Learn work-life balance from a vice president of the world’s most sustainable company. 12 pm November 14 in the International Center Commons.

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Waste - Day 3

CELEBRATE AMERICA RECYCLES DAY

Support University of Richmond's Rethink Waste campaign by pledging to be an advocate for recycling and sustainability on campus.

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Simplicity - Day 2

De-Clutter

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

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Simplicity - Day 2

PRACTICE GRATITUDE

I will write down three things that I am grateful for OR reach out to thank someone who's doing something positive for our world's health and well-being.

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Simplicity - Day 2

Less Screen Time

I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time with other activities.

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Waste - Day 3

Recycle Everything I Can

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

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Waste - Day 3

Print Double Sided

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.

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Simplicity - Day 2

Physical or Mental Mindful Practices

I will spend 20 minute(s) thinking quietly, practicing meditation, yoga, working out, or doing another mindful activity.

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Waste - Day 3

WALK BY CANDLELIGHT

Meet at the International Center at 5pm on November 15 for a cross-campus walk featuring pop-up stations inspired by Danish culture.

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Transportation - Day 4

Walk to Class

I will walk 2 mile(s) and avoid sending up to 1.38 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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Nature - Day 1

ENJOY WESTHAMPTON LAKE

I will take a 10-minute walk around Westhampton Lake.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation - Day 4

Ride a Yellow Bike

I will use one of the bike share "yellow" bikes to get to one of my destinations.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed


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    Shani Buchholz 11/17/2017 5:05 AM
    According to my home energy audit, I could save an additional 28% over what I'm currently spending on energy.  That could buy a lot of crochet yarn!

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    Shani Buchholz 11/17/2017 4:55 AM
    I am happy to have participated in this week's challenges!  I learned a lot, not the least of which is how incredibly easy it is to contribute to sustainability, and how small changes can go a long way to helping.

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    Shani Buchholz 11/16/2017 6:26 AM
    Last night's Candle-lit Walk was fantastic!  I was in the knitting group, and we saw lots of people, shared lots of stories, and gave away a hand-crocheted spider or two!

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    Shani Buchholz 11/15/2017 11:23 AM
    What an exciting week so far!  I can hardly wait for tonight's candle-lit walk!

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    Shani Buchholz 11/13/2017 4:55 AM
    What a great day to kick off UR's Sus-Dane-Ability Challenge!  I enjoyed a beautiful sunrise this morning, and have my wild and crazy socks ready for the Sock Walk!  Will you join us?