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Welcome to Campus Ecochallenge 2021!

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Campus Ecochallenge 2021
April 1 - April 21, 2021
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Dana Smetana

Carlisle HERD

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 207 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    30
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    1.0
    pound
    waste composted
  • UP TO
    2.0
    pounds of paper
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1.0
    serving
    of fruits and vegetables

Dana's actions

Simplicity

Work-Life Balance

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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 1
DAILY ACTION

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 1
DAILY ACTION

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Compost Food Waste

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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 when I have to print documents.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Use Reusable Bags
    What do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reusable one with you or aren't allowed to use the one you brought? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to create a successful habit of not using plastic bags?
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    Dana Smetana 4/19/2021 9:28 AM
    If I have to use a plastic bag, I then use them in my home for smaller trash receptacles. 
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity Disconnect from Email
    Notice how much time you were spending checking email away from work and make note of that. Now that you have stepped away from it and have not been checking, what changes are you noticing in your thoughts, use of time, stress and energy levels?
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    Dana Smetana 4/19/2021 9:27 AM
    I find that I am not reaching for my phone as often, so I have more time to focus on the things I want to focus on. 
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity Work-Life Balance
    How might practicing work-life balance lead to a more sustainable life for yourself? How might it contribute to sustainability more broadly?
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    Dana Smetana 4/19/2021 9:27 AM
    It's important to take the time for family and for the things that I enjoy. Because I am not so busy, I will be less likely to reach for something that is less sustainable. 
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Happiness
    How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
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    Dana Smetana 4/19/2021 9:26 AM
    It helps me to stay positive and to look for the positive, which is infectious. 
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health More Fruits and Veggies
    How does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?
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    Dana Smetana 4/19/2021 9:25 AM
    First, it keeps me fuller, which then helps me to lose some weight. It also helps me to consume less processed foods. 
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Adjust the Thermostat
    Your utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your ZIP code, region, and/or state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?
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    Dana Smetana 4/19/2021 9:12 AM
    We turn the thermometer down to 66 when we are not at home and while we are sleeping. 
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Choose Two-Sided Printing
    Choosing two-sided printing can be an easy adjustment on your computer settings. How can you help others make this same switch? Can it be encouraged company wide?
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    Dana Smetana 4/19/2021 9:06 AM
    Our printers are set to double print, so it definitely saves a lot. 
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Compost Food Waste
    New to composting? Be sure to check out the action resource links to learn tips and more about it. As you transition from throwing food away to composting, what do you notice about how much you are tossing? How will you use your compost once it is ready?
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    Dana Smetana 4/19/2021 9:05 AM
    My trash bags are much lighter and I have less waste. We will use it in our gardens. 
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    Dana Smetana 4/19/2021 9:04 AM
    Good - I keep forgetting to log stuff, but I am definitely more aware of waste. 
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