Scott Miller

Spartans for Sustainability 2021

"I want to change some of my habits to become more environmentally friendly. "

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
568 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

155

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

726

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

7.3

pounds

food waste prevented
UP TO

3,759

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

205

miles

not traveled by car
UP TO

221

pounds of CO2

have been saved

Scott's actions

Simplicity

Meditate

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 5 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Limit Social Media

I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 30 minute(s)

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

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 18
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 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Drive Less

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

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Happiness

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

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Disconnect from Email

I will disconnect from my email when not at work or school, using my personal time for endeavors that help me live out my values.

COMPLETED 18
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 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

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

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Scott Miller 4/08/2021 8:52 AM
we are still chugging along

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Scott Miller 4/05/2021 3:18 PM
I am still chugging along on this journey.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity

What would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?
Scott Miller 4/05/2021 3:02 PM
I would like to invest more time reflecting on organizing my thoughts.

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Scott Miller 4/01/2021 2:50 PM
Today is my first day and so far it has been going well. I still have 5 minutes of meditation after dinner but, so far I have been doing well.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water

What is the main water source in your region? If you don't know, how could you find out?
Scott Miller 4/01/2021 2:49 PM
The Codorus Creek is the main source of water for where I am.

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Scott Miller 4/01/2021 2:48 PM
I want to be more present in my life.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity

Social media can keep us connected with loved ones, make us laugh, and help us to learn new things. It can also create echo chambers and take more time than we realize or intend to give. After completing this action for a few days, how do you feel? What do you notice?
Scott Miller 4/01/2021 2:47 PM
I have noticed that social media really takes us away from the world around us. Reducing my use of social media really allows me be more present in my life.

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Scott Miller 4/01/2021 2:46 PM
I am just trying to slow my life down.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation

How has your access to various kinds of transportation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?
Scott Miller 4/01/2021 2:45 PM
My access to various kinds of transportation I feel has made me want to always do things as fast as possible. Instead of just walking and taking things slow.

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Scott Miller 4/01/2021 2:44 PM
I am just trying to reduce the stress in my life.

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