Elizabeth Cota

CSUMB ENSTU 309 Online_Fall 2024

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
68 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

2.0

locally sourced meals

consumed
UP TO

30

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

4.0

more servings

of fruits and vegetables
UP TO

390

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

1.0

advocacy action

completed
UP TO

15

hours

volunteered

Elizabeth's actions

Energy

Calculate the Carbon Footprint of my Household

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 45 minutes each day.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Locally-Sourced Meals

I will source 1 meals each day from local producers.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Community

Volunteer in My Community

I will volunteer 12 hours in my community during the challenge.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Energy

Calculate My Digital Carbon Footprint

I will calculate my digital carbon footprint and take steps to reduce my CO2 emissions.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 30 minutes of screen time each day with other activities.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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Elizabeth Cota 10/29/2024 9:17 AM

I calculated my carbon foot print and it said we would need 2.5 earths if everyone lived like me. Not great, but there was not much context for where I fit in to other people who took the quiz. For me, a change I can make is less dairy. I don't eat meat often, but I do have milk every day in my cereal. I can change to something more sustainable. Even though I do use free range/oirganic dairy products perhaps switching to something plant based is better.

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