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Rima Antous

Sustainability Action Spring 2018

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,081 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1,260
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    1,140
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    504
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    7.6
    pounds of paper
    have been saved

Rima's actions

Energy

Turn it off

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

COMPLETED 47
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

If It's Yellow Let It Mellow

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

COMPLETED 42
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 42
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore Campus Nature

I will spend time getting acquainted with the nature on or near my campus.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Take Nature Photos

I will take photos to capture my experiences with the natural world.

COMPLETED 43
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Adjust the Thermostat

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

COMPLETED 43
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

De-Clutter

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

COMPLETED 37
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 42
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Study Breaks

I will take regular study breaks to de-stress.

COMPLETED 37
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Waste

Recycle Everything I Can

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

COMPLETED 36
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 36
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Containers

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

COMPLETED 36
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Keep a Nature Journal

I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.

COMPLETED 41
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day.

COMPLETED 39
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Limit Social Media

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

COMPLETED 37
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, and only buying the ingredients I need.

COMPLETED 41
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed


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    Rima Antous 4/28/2018 9:50 PM
    it has been a great semester challenging myself and furthering my awareness on ways I can cut down waste in my life and conserve energy. 

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    Rima Antous 4/17/2018 4:41 PM
    Now that I am graduating i've decided to add a new challenge for myself. My goal is to weed out my closet/room and focus on being more minimal. I've always preferred quality over quantity, but I have not always adhered to this principle. Now that I know a handful of brands that are focused on a zero waste model, It will be significantly easier to adhere to a simpler and sustainable lifestyle.  

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    Rima Antous 4/13/2018 7:54 PM
    I've been wanting to by cloth bags for a while now. I finally bought my first cloth bag from the OB Peoples Market! I've been using it to hold my avocados, lemons, radishes, and lettuce! I absolutely love it. 

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    Rima Antous 4/10/2018 12:58 PM
    This week I picked some veggies from the PLNU garden, and I made a salad. I also did some shopping at the OB Farmers Market and made a vegan Lebanese lentil dish. 

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    Rima Antous 4/03/2018 9:05 PM
    This past week my friend and I rented Ofo bikes from liberty station and we rode them all the way to downtown! it was such a great experience. I love biking, and I am hoping to get my own bike. Not only is it a great way to reduce your carbon footprint, but it is a healthy way to stay in shape! 

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    Rima Antous 3/21/2018 9:32 AM
    Yesterday I made a salad using the lettuce we planted in the PLNU garden! I added an avocado, tomato, and I made my own olive oil, apple cider vinegar and salt dressing!  

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    Rima Antous 3/21/2018 9:30 AM
    I've started a pile of vegetable scraps that I am keeping stored in the freezer but will later boil to make a vegetable broth. 

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    Rima Antous 3/14/2018 11:58 AM
    I went home (CT) for spring break, so my flight was not necessarily sustainable, however, I started a new compost pile and I made a lot of vegetable smoothies that my mom and I shared.  

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    Rima Antous 2/27/2018 3:15 PM

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    Rima Antous 2/27/2018 3:09 PM