Izabella McLaughlin

SUS 304 Fall 25

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
129 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

17

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

100

pieces of litter

picked up
UP TO

11

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

420

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

90

minutes

spent outdoors

Izabella's actions

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottles from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore a New Trail or Nature Walk

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Collect Litter While Plogging or Plalking

Each day, I will go on a plog or plalk for 15 minutes and collect 8 items of litter.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Health

Exercise Daily

Daily movement supports our physical and mental health. I will spend 120 minutes each day exercising in a way that feels good to me, such as walking, running, stretching, or dancing.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Choose A Carbon Offset When Flying

Flying emits a lot of CO2 into the atmosphere, which affects air quality and the health of our planet, animals, and people. If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature

How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place -- your deep knowledge of and appreciation for your surroundings?
Izabella McLaughlin 10/13/2025 9:04 PM
Spending time outdoors often leaves me able to really think about how everything has a purpose because I watch how interconnected everything is. It gives me time to appreciate the small things.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

While water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
Izabella McLaughlin 10/13/2025 8:56 PM
Some barriers would be not everyone can afford a nice reusable water bottle. There have been times where I've gone to work and realized I forgot my reusable water bottle and I needed to have water on me, so I picked up a bottled water. I try to have this already be a habit, but I will be more mindful to make sure I bring my reusable water bottle before I leave the house.

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