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November 13 - November 17, 2017
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Diana Trinh

International Education

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 405 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    3.0
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    5.0
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    150
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    150
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    4.0
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill

Diana'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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity - Day 2

Physical or Mental Mindful Practices

I will spend 30 minute(s) thinking quietly, practicing meditation, yoga, working out, or doing another mindful activity.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature - Day 1

Study Outside

I will replace 60 minute(s) typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste - Day 3

Avoid Disposables

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Nature - Day 1

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation - Day 4

Drive Less

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

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste - Day 3

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature - Day 1

JOIN THE SOCK WALK

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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