Stephanie Bess
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 936 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO20hoursvolunteered
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UP TO30meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO590minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1,290minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO40organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO46peoplehelped
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UP TO16plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.3pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO20more servingsof fruits and vegetables
Stephanie's actions
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Waste
Print Double Sided
I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden or window pot in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Simplicity
Study Breaks
I will take regular study breaks to de-stress.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Health
Skip Partying
I will refrain from going out during the week and instead choose sober and healthy activities like exercising, advocating for change and getting outdoors.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Simplicity
Physical or Mental Mindful Practices
I will spend 30 minute(s) per day thinking quietly, practicing meditation, yoga, working out, or doing another mindful activity.
Health
More fruits and veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Health
Avoid Artificial Sweeteners
I will cut out or reduce all artificial sweeteners in my diet, especially acesulfame potassium, aspartame, sucralose and saccharin - all which can decrease human health and pollute our waterways.
Nature
Take Nature Photos
I will take photos to capture my experiences with the natural world.
Community
Volunteer in my Community/on Campus
I will volunteer 20 hour(s) in my community or on campus.
Nature
Explore Campus Nature
I will spend time getting acquainted with the nature on or near my campus.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 2 person(s) who are in need each day.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.
Community
Connect with a Nonprofit
I will connect with a local nonprofit and find out how I can get involved.
Community
Register to Vote
I will register to vote with my state or local election office.
Nature
Get Involved In Local/Campus Conservation
I will get involved in a local or campus conservation project, volunteering my time or researching local conservation issues.
Nature
Go for a Hike
I will take a 30-minute hike in nature.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.
Food
Advocate for Food Options
I will advocate for local and/or organic food options on campus.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
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