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Campus Ecochallenge 2022

April 1 - April 21, 2022

Hannah S

Carlisle HERD

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
877 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

310

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

3.3

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

80

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

1,020

minutes

of additional sleep
UP TO

30

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

600

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

1,710

minutes

not spent in front of a screen

Hannah's actions

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

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

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 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 25-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 7
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 each day that I do this.

COMPLETED 3
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

Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion

I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Healthy Sleep

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 20 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 7
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 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Keep a Nature Journal

I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.

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
Energy Power Down the Computer

What are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?

Hannah S 4/18/2022 3:43 PM

Other easy things I can do to save energy are always make sure a light is off when not using it and to implement the use of more power strips.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Happiness

How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?

Hannah S 4/17/2022 1:48 PM

Practicing gratitude keeps you centered and motivated to work for a better world because you have something in the world to look forward to, a reason to make the world a better place for yourself and those around you.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Less Screen Time

What did you notice in implementing this challenge? Was it hard to choose other activities over screen time? How did you decide to spend your time?

Hannah S 4/17/2022 7:16 AM

I actually think doing this was easier than I thought. Instead of picking up my phone or a tv remote, I would just pick up a book and read instead.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Limit Social Media

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?

Hannah S 4/14/2022 7:08 PM

After spending less time on social media, I feel less stressed and I feel like I have more time to focus on myself.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Go for a Daily Walk

How do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?

Hannah S 4/14/2022 6:20 PM

When walking instead of driving, it is easier to take in all of the houses. You notice details about each one you’ve never noticed before. For example, I’ve started paying attention to which houses have siding versus brick, have basketball hoops, and what kinds of plants are popular amongst the different gardens.

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