Alex J Wynne

SUS 304 Fall 25

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
105 THIS WEEK
177 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

32

miles

traveled by foot
UP TO

32

miles

not traveled by car
UP TO

25

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

4.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

9.0

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

348

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

7.0

hours

volunteered
UP TO

1.0

advocacy action

completed

Alex J's actions

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

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

Energy

Turn Off Lights and Electronics

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags when Shopping

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

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Volunteer in My Community

I will volunteer 7 hours in my community during the challenge.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Improve a Bus Stop in My Community

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Walk Instead of Driving

I will walk 10 miles each day instead of driving and avoid sending CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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?
Alex J Wynne 10/06/2025 4:12 PM
I have never run into a store where they do not allow you to use your own bags, but on that occasion I would opt for a paper bag if possible. I usually have some sort of bag on me anyways, and even if it was not a shopping specific bag, I do not need the convenience of a disposable plastic one. I definitely avoid gathering those types of bags, but if I have to, they will be reused as garbage bags or grocery bags for the future.

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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?
Alex J Wynne 10/06/2025 4:12 PM
Some barriers I can think of would be quality of water (Since moving here I have to drink water after its been filtered or boiled to get rid of the odd taste), and access to refill stations. Carrying a water bottle around is great, but a tad pointless if you cannot refill it throughout the day when it is finished. I could make this a permanent habit by adding my water bottle to my list of essentials before I leave (phone, keys, wallet, glasses, + water bottle).

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation

Half of all trips made in the US are three miles or less; 72% of them are driven. Does this statistic describe your own transportation habits? If so, how might you incorporate more muscle-powered transportation in your daily life?
Alex J Wynne 10/06/2025 4:11 PM
No, I prefer to walk anyway (and gas is expensive). If I am driving my car it's typically further than 10 miles, or otherwise a need has arrived. I plan on bringing my bike back to campus in November, so hopefully I can add biking to my transportation options.

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- Kylie Janssen 10/06/2025 5:18 PM
  
  Pet Parent 🐾
  Good job Alex! You're doing great!!
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health

How did exercising each day impact your physical or mental well-being? What activity did you enjoy most, and why?
Alex J Wynne 10/06/2025 4:11 PM
It made my muscles very sore and increased how much food I had to consume to maintain energy, but it was very gratifying to feel the soreness as a result of my muscles growing. I tried to hit different muscle groups each day, but I liked swimming and the punching bag. Exercise is a good physical outlet for stress for me, and I found this to be helpful especially during my first week here in Oregon.

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- Frank Tallman 10/07/2025 2:59 AM
  
  Foodie 🍱
  Way to go... stick to it and you will be surprised with the end results.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy

How is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Alex J Wynne 10/06/2025 4:10 PM
In Oregon, there is a mix of resources coming from both in-state and out. The highest resource type used was hydroelectric (33.7%), followed by natural gas (20.24%). We have smaller percentages of coal, nuclear, solar, and wind produced energy [Source]. Hydroelectricity is produced by damming, which can negatively impact local aquatic populations and change the landscape. There is still a high reliance on non-renewable resources like natural gas and coal, and both produce larger amounts of GHG, a combined 12,218,562 metric tons of it [Source]. This is bad for the environment, as we know, because taking resources and burning them at faster rates than they can replenish is not sustainable, and is actively destroying our ozone layer and contributing to global climate change.

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