Gage Miller

SUS 304 Fall 25

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
35 THIS WEEK
363 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

9.0

locally sourced meals

consumed
UP TO

524

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

28

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

156

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

1,340

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

210

minutes

spent learning

Gage's actions

Health

Exercise Daily

Daily movement supports our physical and mental health. I will spend 60 minutes each day exercising in a way that feels good to me, such as walking, running, stretching, or dancing.

COMPLETED 25
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will shop at a farmers market or food co-op to support local farmers and businesses. By doing so, I may be able to learn more about who produces the food I eat and goods I buy.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Take 5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 26
DAILY ACTIONS

Take the Pre-Survey

Take the Pre-Event Survey

I’ll take a short pre-survey to share what motivated me to join — and earn 15 points! (If I already took the survey by email, I’ll just mark this action complete to get my points.)

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Listen to A Nature Podcast

I will spend 10 minutes listening to a podcast about nature.

COMPLETED 26
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cups to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 26
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Learn About the Impact of Old Refrigerants

I will spend 20 minutes researching the impact of old harmful refrigerants on our environment.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Replace Screen Time with Other Activities

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

COMPLETED 26
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Water

What did you notice about your habits or routines when limiting your showers to five minutes? What changes — if any — do you think you’ll continue long-term?
Gage Miller 10/13/2025 8:12 PM
When I started taking five-minute showers, I quickly noticed that they were manageable and that I had a lot more free time. However, I realized that I tend to use showers as a calming strategy and a way to relieve stress. By limiting my showers to just five minutes, they became less enjoyable and relaxing. Despite this, I think I will continue with these shorter showers because they are much better for the environment.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

Maybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
Gage Miller 10/13/2025 8:09 PM
For me, the biggest challenges in making this a habit are convenience and social norms. At work, the easiest option is simply to grab a non-reusable cup, so it requires extra effort to remember to bring a thermos and to clean it at home each day. It’s also common for everyone at work to just take a non-reusable cup. Other than people bringing their water bottles, I have never seen anyone bring their own thermos for drinks other than water. While I dislike the idea of using non-reusable cups, I was concerned that I would be seen as strange for bringing my own cup. (Side note: no one thought it was strange, and there were no issues or concerns from others about me bringing my own thermos.) It feels good to know that I am making a positive difference. Although it's a small change, in the long run, it helps keep hundreds of cups out of the landfill.

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