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October 5 - October 26, 2022
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Shane Sanders

SU Sustainability Warriors

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 661 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    558
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    20
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    360
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    875
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    875
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    4.8
    pounds
    food waste prevented
  • UP TO
    10
    pounds
    waste avoided
  • UP TO
    10.0
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1.0
    water footprint
    calculated

Shane's actions

Balancing Consumption

Repair a Broken Item

I will repair at least one item that is broken, but is repairable. This might be items like garden tools, sewing machine, small appliances, electronics, clothing, and more.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Balancing Consumption

Calculate My Carbon Footprint

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nourishing Food

What is My Food Supply Chain?

I will spend 45 minutes learning about my food supply chains, and complete a food waste audit.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nourishing Food

Eat Plant-Based Meals

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Nourishing Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste, excess carbon and save money by planning my daily and weekly menus so that I only purchase the ingredients needed.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Regenerating Nature

Support Local Pollinators

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 45 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant a few in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Regenerating Nature

Take Shorter Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute or less showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Regenerating Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 20 minute(s) per day typically spent inside and often with electronics with quality time outside walking, exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, observing nature, or practicing gratitude for nature.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Regenerating Nature

Use Resources for Climate Anxiety

I will spend 10 minutes each day trying out climate anxiety resources that support mental and psychological well being.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Regenerating Nature

Calculate My Water Footprint

I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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