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October 1 - October 31, 2025
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Matthew Averill

SUS 304 Fall 25

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 50 THIS WEEK
  • 481 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    131
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    53
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    42
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    1,313
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    75
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables
  • UP TO
    40
    minutes
    spent learning

Matthew 's actions

Water

Collecting Rain Water to Water Indoor plants

My goal is to reduce the water I use and this is a small step in limiting my water footprint.

COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Join a Club at OSU

This action will help me find a community and diversify my interests.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Skip the Straw

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 3 plastic straws out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Find Local Recycling Depots

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in recycling dumpsters or my curbside bin.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Enjoy Fruits and Veggies

Adding fruits and vegetables to our meals nourishes our body and the planet. I will prepare and enjoy 3 servings of a variety of colorful fruits and veggies.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags when Shopping

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

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Switch To Cold Water for Laundry

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste
    Our ability to recycle certain things ebbs and flows based upon many factors, including market demand for recyclables. Luckily there are places that accept uncommon things to recycle or dispose of in a less harmful way. What did you find when looking for places to recycle items that can't be recycled in your curbside bin?

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    Matthew Averill 10/28/2025 6:10 PM
    Found the bottle drop service.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy
    What do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?

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    Matthew Averill 10/19/2025 11:01 AM
    I will invest that money into energy-saving appliances in my home and other strategies for reducing my carbon footprint.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste
    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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    Matthew Averill 10/19/2025 11:00 AM
    For me, it would just depend on how many items I had. If I were dead set on never using plastic bags, I would ask for paper or go in and buy a reusable bag in the store. You could also carry some in your car for whenever you are on the go; this way, there are no issues with forgetting them.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health
    How does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet? What fruits or vegetables did you try this week, and which was your favorite?

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    Matthew Averill 10/19/2025 10:56 AM
    I love eating my fruits and vegetables, so this action comes pretty easily. Didn't try any new fruits, but I definitely made sure to have some sort of fruit with every meal. When I can eat healthy, it makes me perform better.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste
    How could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?

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    Matthew Averill 10/12/2025 8:21 PM
    I can reduce the number of times I have to drive my car. I can reuse the dining hall's eco-friendly to-go boxes. I will refuse plastic straws, water bottles, and bags. I will repair clothes with holes in them. I could repurpose recyclable materials into an aesthetically pleasing room decoration.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity
    Fresh air and movement are good for our entire being and can help us think more clearly and creatively. How does taking a walk each day affect yourself and/or your work?

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    Matthew Averill 10/02/2025 7:40 PM
    Being able to walk on campus is so refreshing. It gives me a reset between classes while also being able to reflect on how my mental health is.