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November 13 - November 17, 2017
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Cassandra Troy

Sustainability Discussion Group

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 435 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    disposable cup
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    1.0
    mile
    traveled by foot
  • UP TO
    30
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    100
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    1.0
    plastic bottle
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    1.0
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    0.2
    pounds of paper
    have been saved

Cassandra's actions

Waste - Day 3

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation - Day 4

Walk to Class

I will walk 1 mile(s) and avoid sending up to 0.96 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity - Day 2

Eat Mindfully

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

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste - Day 3

Recycle Everything I Can

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation - Day 4

Drive Less

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste - Day 3

Avoid Disposables

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste - Day 3

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature - Day 1

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?