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james kugel

VU_VUSP

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 208 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    15
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    15
    miles
    traveled by foot
  • UP TO
    90
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    6.0
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    24
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    0.6
    pounds of paper
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    6.0
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables

james's actions

Waste

Use Reusable Containers

I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Needs vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Walk to Class

I will walk 5 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 8.04 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Reduce Unwanted Mail

I will reduce the amount of unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Online Energy Audit

I will complete an online energy audit of my dorm room or home and identify my next steps for saving energy.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Avoid Disposables

I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

More fruits and veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Gratitude

I will write down three things that I am grateful for each day OR reach out to thank someone who's doing something positive for our world's health and well-being each day.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Recycle Everything I Can

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Study Breaks

I will take regular study breaks to de-stress.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

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    james kugel 2/11/2018 1:26 PM
    Acquiring points for the environment

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    james kugel 2/09/2018 9:09 AM
    Today I was putting in some serious man hours saving the environment. I walked all the way to the office from the I-2 deck. I hope my actions can inspire others to protect mother earth like I boldly have today. Remember, blessed is he who shepards the weak through the valley of darkness for he is truely his brothers keeper and the finder of lost children. GO GREEN and God Bless America.


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    james kugel 2/08/2018 2:09 PM

    • Amanda Garzio-Hadzick's avatar
      Amanda Garzio-Hadzick 2/09/2018 9:39 AM
      It's more environmentally friendly than Blockbuster since you don't have to drive to a different location.

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    james kugel 2/08/2018 2:09 PM
    Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected.
    -Steve Jobs