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Jordan Lee

Sustainability in Action

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,052 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    28
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    48
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    2.0
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    26
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    4.0
    miles
    traveled by foot
  • UP TO
    675
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    6.0
    organic meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    7.0
    outdoor meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    48
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    3.7
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    12
    whole food meals
    consumed

Jordan's actions

Community

Volunteer in my Community/on Campus

I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community or on campus.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Connect with a Nonprofit

I will connect with a local nonprofit and find out how I can get involved.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Research My Water Supply

I will learn more about my own local watershed and where my water comes from and identify any conservation or water quality issues.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Limit Social Media

I will limit my social media use to once per day.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn it off

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

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Dining Hall Waste

I will carefully fill my plate in the dining hall and take only what I can eat. I'll also inquire about ways to improve composting and use of recyclable foodware.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Shop at Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op, or join a CSA.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Whole Foods Diet

I will enjoy 3 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Eat Meatless Meals

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Attend or Join an Outdoor Club

I will go to an outdoor club or similar group's meeting or event.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Brush My Teeth Without Running Water

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

COMPLETED 6
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 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Study Breaks

I will take regular study breaks to de-stress.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Ditch Microbeads

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Exercise Daily

I will exercise daily for 45 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Eat Meals Outside

I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Ditch The AC

I will use a fan instead of a window air conditioner.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Walk to Class

I will walk 1 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.93 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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    Jordan Lee 12/04/2017 2:45 PM
    I just went grocery shopping and made an effort to buy only organic banana and apples

    • catie kendrick's avatar
      catie kendrick 1/17/2018 12:16 PM
      One of my favorite things to do is make conscious choices in the grocery store, to choose organic vegetables and fruits as well as buying things in bulk and shopping at farmers markets and CO-OPs as much as possible. 

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    Jordan Lee 11/29/2017 9:09 AM
    I have been volunteering with the Nonprofit Plant With Purpose, an environmentally and humanitarian focused organization. I will be volunteering for four more Christmas markets. I like volunteering as I get to speak to many people about Plant with Purposes mission.

    • Harry Watkins's avatar
      Harry Watkins 12/03/2017 3:28 PM
      A great organization that deals right at the intersection of environmental justice and economic well being. 

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    Jordan Lee 11/25/2017 11:11 PM
    I have been good at eating less meat however being at home for thanksgiving I have eaten more meat. I have also realized how wasteful the holidays are in reguards to gifts, wrapping paper and excess food

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    Jordan Lee 11/22/2017 8:22 PM
    I went to a vegan restaurant again last night with some friends interested in going vegan and we all had a fun time enjoying good vegan food

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    Jordan Lee 11/19/2017 8:25 PM
    Yesterday, my friends and I drove to Julian. It was so nice to spend time with friends, support local pies businesses and be in a mountain town. Although the gas and footprint is large, We managed to carpool a full car of 5 for maximum fun!

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    Jordan Lee 11/13/2017 3:21 PM
    Emma and I carpooled to class today which is so simple yet effective. We saved gas, reduced our carbon footprint and connected about our weekend.

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    Jordan Lee 11/09/2017 4:21 PM
    In order to incorporate simplicity into my daily life I have just deleted snapchat and Instagram because I have found myself spending too much time wasted on social media. I'm sure I will redownload them but for now it feels good to focus on other areas of my life such as exercising.

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    Jordan Lee 11/03/2017 4:29 PM
    I have invested in a plastic straw and mason jar where I will use for whenever I am ordering a drink in a place that would serve me in a plastic cup. Now I am looking to buy reusable produce bags for fruit shopping.

    • Erla Teli's avatar
      Erla Teli 11/05/2017 8:24 PM
      I've been looking into getting a reusable straw. Where did you get yours from?

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    Jordan Lee 10/20/2017 12:48 PM
    Something I am usually really good at is only using my own mug or water bottle rather than disposable. However, I went to Better Buzz yesterday and was bummed after I realized my drink came in a plastic cup and that I didnt have a reusable container so I felt guilty for my plastic cup.

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    Jordan Lee 10/16/2017 5:00 PM
    Yesterday a friend and I went to a local vegan restaurant called Plant Power in Ocean Beach. It is a unique vegan restaurant as it "fast food" vegan. I had a burger and a "milkshake" and a "burger" which were both delicious and satisfying. It is really not that hard to switch to certain vegan meals and there are vegan-friendly options available  when you do want to indulge in an "unhealthy meal"

    • Sabrinna Alonso's avatar
      Sabrinna Alonso 10/17/2017 9:54 AM
      I LOVE PLANT POWER! I agree it is nice to have a "cheat" meal that is still healthy. My go to  there is the chill cheese fries, so good!

    • Allegra DeSanto's avatar
      Allegra DeSanto 10/16/2017 5:02 PM
      YES! I love plant power. It's really cool to have "healthy fast food" available and still get our unhealthy fix! I love the "chicken" sandwich!