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October 14 - October 28, 2016
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Asalia Arauz

Willamette University All-Campus!

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 601 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    9.0
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    20
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    40
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    2.0
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    180
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    30
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    60
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    11
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    2.2
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    0.2
    pounds of paper
    have been saved

Asalia's actions

Simplicity

Support a Sharing Economy

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Energy

Turn it off

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

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Heat and Cool Naturally

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Brush My Teeth Without Running Water

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Track my Purchases

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

I will exercise daily for 15 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

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 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

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

Transportation

Conduct Virtual Meetings

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY 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 per day that I do this.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Happiness

I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Health

Healthy Sleep

I will commit to getting 45 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

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

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Health

Eliminate Toxic Plastics

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Recycle all Recyclable Materials

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

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Simplicity

De-Clutter my Home

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

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Talk to my Friends

I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 3 friends per day about the issue.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Choose Two-Sided Printing

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

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Nature

Join an Outdoor Project

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Host a House Party

I will host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an issue that matters to me.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Share my Actions

I will make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Lobby for Reusables

I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 10 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Express my Support

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Avoid Disposables

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

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Sign a Petition

I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

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    Asalia Arauz 10/28/2016 3:15 PM
    this challenge made me realize how easily and quickly little actions build up to big things, hope everyone keeps up the sustainable and ecofriendly actions!!

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    Asalia Arauz 10/28/2016 9:29 AM
    Happy Friday all! Great day to be sustainable! 

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    Asalia Arauz 10/27/2016 2:30 PM
    Happy Thursday! going to take a break and enjoy the fall colors today.

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    Asalia Arauz 10/25/2016 7:46 PM
    Hope everyone had a great Tuesday! Tomorrows another chance to get eco friendly!

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    Asalia Arauz 10/20/2016 9:08 PM
    Its a challenge to remember my mug and or water bottle but the lasting effect on the earth is worth the effort!

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    Asalia Arauz 10/19/2016 9:40 AM
    Today was an interesting, but beautiful early morning walk to work in 6am fog

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    Asalia Arauz 10/16/2016 11:44 AM
    Sunday mornings are perfect for walks. Especially when theres no rain!

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    Asalia Arauz 10/15/2016 10:53 AM
    Rain on a Saturday = Coffee and Movies!

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    Asalia Arauz 10/14/2016 3:42 PM
    A little friendly competition to better the environment!