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October 14 - October 28, 2016
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Armila Francis

Taylor University

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 530 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    130
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    24
    miles
    traveled by bike
  • UP TO
    24
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    3.0
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    11
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    5.5
    pounds
    waste composted
  • UP TO
    130
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    392
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    32
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill

Armila's 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 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 3 hour(s) in my community.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

De-Clutter my Home

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

COMPLETED 5
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 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

I will exercise daily for 10 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

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

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Just Drive Less

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

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

5-Minute Showers

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

COMPLETED 6
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 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Buy from a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Visit a Local Farm

I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Tend a Garden

I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Buy Only What I Need

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore my Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

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 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Buy Food and Water Only

I will not purchase anything but food and water.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Start Composting

I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Turn it off

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

COMPLETED 12
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

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

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Support a Sharing Economy

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

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Transportation

Go by Bike

I will commute by bike 4 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.65 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Compost Food Waste

I will avoid sending .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill per day.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed


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    Armila Francis 10/26/2016 9:31 PM
    Things I'm thankful for today:
    - a lovely fall day to run at the cross country course 
    - walking dogs and crunching leaves
    - my church family 

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    Armila Francis 10/25/2016 10:23 AM
    I've kept a thankfulness journal for a few years now, but I've recently I've neglected my previously-daily regimen of recording things in it daily. I pulled it out and wrote a few last night, and it was a delight. Almost at 6000! :) 

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    Armila Francis 10/23/2016 7:23 PM
    Haven't bought anything or driven anywhere since Friday (: 
    (But I'm going to drive about 120 miles tomorrow to get back to Upland...)

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    Armila Francis 10/21/2016 6:41 PM
    Today I went to Jungle Jim's and bought a bunch of veggies from the discounted section, thereby saving money and saving food from going to a landfill: eggplants for 40 cents, green peppers for 13 cents each, and nearly a pound of fresh ginger for $1 (: 

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      Sue Haines 10/21/2016 6:53 PM
      Wow!  That's great!  Will have to find out about Jungle Jim's!

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    Armila Francis 10/19/2016 8:26 PM
    Today I took a walk in the Taylor Arboretum behind Randall. It was beautiful. Yellow hickory leaves blanketed the forest floor and the black raspberry leaves are turning a delightful shade of crimson :) 

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    Armila Francis 10/18/2016 6:41 PM
    Shout out to all the Sustainability Assistants for starting a compost collection at the Jumping Bean! I think all of us should get credit for that since it was a joint effort :) 
    Thanks for picking up today, Matt!

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    Armila Francis 10/17/2016 8:51 PM
    Took a nice walk this evening! What a perfect night. 

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    Armila Francis 10/16/2016 1:12 PM
    I did a hard-core room cleaning today! Sorted some items to donate in an effort to downsize. The real challenge will come when I drop off my items at Helping Hand, for I know I'll be tempted to look for yarn, knitting needles, and fleece pullovers.

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    Armila Francis 10/14/2016 3:47 PM
    Worked in the campus garden with Emily Schmidt and Andrew. (Thank you!)

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    Armila Francis 10/14/2016 7:35 AM
    I helped helped install a new playground structure in the park alongside the park board members and other community members.