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October 14 - October 28, 2016
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Natalie Divine

PCC SOC 228 Environmental Sociology

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 250 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    48
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    5.0
    miles
    traveled by bus
  • UP TO
    4.0
    miles
    traveled by foot
  • UP TO
    30
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    30
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    1.0
    neighbor
    met
  • UP TO
    5.4
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Natalie's actions

Community

Connect with a Nonprofit

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Meet my Neighbors

I will meet 1 new neighbor(s) per day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Energy

Turn it off

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

COMPLETED 3
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 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Walk Instead

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

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Use Public Transit

I will use public transit 5 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.52 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Healthy Sleep

I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

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

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

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

COMPLETED 1
DAILY 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 1
DAILY ACTION

Waste

Buy in Bulk

I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

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    Natalie Divine 10/28/2016 12:35 PM

    Well I made a few small changes this week that I think will stick with me:

    No running water while brushing teeth - I never realized what an impact that made
    Less showering - Don't have to feel guilty or lazy for not showering
    Turn off lights - It's already my habit to turn off the light when I leave the room but I spent time these weeks following my son and making sure he wasn't leaving everything on in every room
    I attended a LEED certification seminar last night - it was amazing! I really want to get more involved in sustainable building and systems design



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    Natalie Divine 10/27/2016 2:24 PM
    I have a long day today with school and an evening LEED training and I brought all my food from home in recyclable aluminum and reusable baggies. I brought two different drinks in reusable containers. I live next to a grocery store and it is easy to buy food when I don't really need it, but this week I have focused on finishing everything I have, cooking bulk items, and generally eating less.

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    Natalie Divine 10/26/2016 9:30 PM
    I had a great walk to the library after school today with my son. I also (while out of class for in-service day) visited my friend and walked around his neighborhood for a couple of hours...It was really nice but glad I wore my rain boots!

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    Natalie Divine 10/24/2016 9:53 PM
    I love this weather! I like to open the windows and then when it gets chilly at night, I turn on the heaters in two rooms for a little while before bed. This week I've decided I can just bundle up instead. I got out my box with slippers and warmer pajamas and it is cozy, no need for heaters. I pass a lot of homeless people in my neighborhood and when the weather changes I always wonder where some of them go, or if they have anywhere to go. Feeling the weather change (in my own apartment, instead of letting the heaters kick in) seems like a small way to stay more connected to the environment and maybe people who don't have the option of heaters.

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    Natalie Divine 10/23/2016 10:34 PM
    I didn't shower all weekend! Yay, now it's not just me being lazy, it's for a good cause.

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    Natalie Divine 10/22/2016 3:48 PM
    My son and I have been conscious of turning off the water while brushing teeth. This is a bad habit that I have because I like to rinse my mouth and keep brushing. And then he likes to play with the water.

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    Natalie Divine 10/22/2016 3:44 PM
    Everyday this week I walked my son to school and walked to pick him up. It's only a few blocks but it's easier to drive if I'm on my way somewhere or on my way home (or it's raining). So I talked to him about why we were gonna try to always walk too.

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    Natalie Divine 10/20/2016 1:41 PM
    I've been cooking more this week to avoid buying packaged food. Last night I made soup and cooked my son's meal and food for both of our lunches today. I enjoy homecooked food, I just don't always allot myself time to plan ahead and cook for the week. 

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    Natalie Divine 10/19/2016 2:26 PM
    Instead of picking up my son at school and driving to the library before going home, I parked at home, walked to his school to get him, and we walked to the library and home together. It was really nice, this is my favorite time of year to walk around the neighborhood and look at leaves and who has Halloween decorations up.

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    Natalie Divine 10/18/2016 2:21 PM
    I rode the bus over the weekend instead of driving. Me and my son went with friends on an outing to OMSI and learned all about our environment and space! we walked about 1 mile and rode the bus for about 3 miles. I didn't realized each day was a separate log in/post so I'm writing my blog now.