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November 13 - November 17, 2017
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CHRISTINE PEREIRA

Athletics Staff

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 425 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    7.0
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    5.0
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    50
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    300
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    60
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    1.0
    outdoor meal
    consumed
  • UP TO
    7.0
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    0.2
    pounds of paper
    have been saved

CHRISTINE's actions

Energy - Day 5

Adjust the Thermostat

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity - Day 2

De-Clutter

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy - Day 5

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature - Day 1

ENJOY WESTHAMPTON LAKE

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

COMPLETED
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

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

Simplicity - Day 2

Less Screen Time

I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time with other activities.

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature - Day 1

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature - Day 1

Eat Meals Outside

I will eat 1 meal(s) outside.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation - Day 4

Drive Less

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

UNCOMPLETED
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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature - Day 1

Study Outside

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

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

Waste - Day 3

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 7 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity - Day 2

Physical or Mental Mindful Practices

I will spend 60 minute(s) thinking quietly, practicing meditation, yoga, working out, or doing another mindful activity.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation - Day 4

Walk to Class

I will walk 0 mile(s) and avoid sending up to 0.0 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy - Day 5

Switch to Cold Water

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste - Day 3

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 7 disposable cup(s) to the landfill by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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    CHRISTINE PEREIRA 11/17/2017 6:50 AM
    Cant wait to drop off things to goodwill this weekend!

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    CHRISTINE PEREIRA 11/17/2017 6:49 AM
    Enjoying my back porch each morning and evening allow me to relax before the hustle & bustle of the work day!

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    CHRISTINE PEREIRA 11/17/2017 6:48 AM
    In addition to switching my closet lights to LED light bulbs, I always switched my outdoor sensor lights to them as well. I am hoping to really see a difference in my Dominion bill. 

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    CHRISTINE PEREIRA 11/17/2017 6:46 AM
    I set my thermostat on a timeR. I reduced my heat from 70 - 68 in the evenings and when I am at work it gradually decreases to 65 then back up to 67 when I get home  until bed time then back to 68!