Sarah Gorman
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,835 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO61outdoor mealsconsumed
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UP TO344pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO620minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1,800minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO165plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO165disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO783gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO12pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO228milestraveled by foot
Sarah's actions
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not working or studying.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Food
Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, and only buying the ingredients I need.
Transportation
Walk to Class
I will walk 3 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 4.52 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Transportation
Advocate for Greener Vehicles
I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.
Food
100-Mile Diet
I'm up for a serious challenge! I will only eat food that has been raised and cultivated within a hundred-mile radius of where I live, and I will post about it on my feed.
Nature
Eat Meals Outside
I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.
Nature
Explore Campus Nature
I will spend time getting acquainted with the nature on or near my campus.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
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
Study Outside
I will replace 10 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Nature
Take Nature Photos
I will take photos to capture my experiences with the natural world.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products
I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.
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.
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.
Community
Express my Support
I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental advocacy.
Community
Register to Vote
I will register to vote with my state or local election office.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.
Water
Watch A Water Documentary
I will watch a documentary about water and the environment.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Sarah Gorman 4/29/2018 8:12 PMgood luck on finals everyone!! im personally trying not to eat out this week -
Sarah Gorman 4/22/2018 7:40 PMWelp this week is a struggle to be green. Finals are coming up and its so easy to just say F- it finals are more important-
Katie Hibbard 4/23/2018 11:41 AMHey common...don't F-it. Just work with it. Being green can take some stress off of you! -
Harry Watkins 4/22/2018 8:03 PMAs Hermit sais: "It's not easy being green". Except that forming habits make it easier.
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Sarah Gorman 4/15/2018 6:42 PMI can't wait for summer! also I wish there were more compost containers. Like maybe along caf lane-
Katie Hibbard 4/15/2018 8:20 PMI feel you on both of those topics! I think that it was be AMAZING to have one everywhere we see a recycler. Especially in the cafeteria for food waste.
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Sarah Gorman 4/04/2018 12:59 PMThe biggest challenge this week is trying to remember to log in this website to log everything -
Sarah Gorman 3/19/2018 11:50 AM3/19/18 This week I am trying to find a ways to either re-use or recycle my prescription pill bottles. I have a ton of them but I feel bad about throwing them away-
Rima Antous 3/21/2018 9:33 AMOh wow thats a great idea! if you come up with any creative ideas let me know! i too have a ton of empty prescription bottles.
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Sarah Gorman 3/19/2018 11:49 AM3/12/18 I struggled trying to get back into the swing of things. I was hard to find veggies on the CPR trip over spring break. -
Sarah Gorman 2/27/2018 12:01 AMLast week was difficult for me. My friend died and my dog killed my rabbit. Lets just say after picking up my pets organs across my yard, being sustainable was the last of my problems. :( -
Sarah Gorman 2/14/2018 8:19 AMThis week was a little easier. A friend gifted me a canteen so maybe I can start to use it and save the plastic. -
Sarah Gorman 2/07/2018 2:37 PMthis week is definitely a challenge. Hopefully I can find a cheaper more green alternative to commuting to LA every weekend. -
Sarah Gorman 1/30/2018 8:35 PMThis week was definitely a struggle. I am trying to save up money for my study abroad trip but at the same time try to afford to do things like buy only organic produce. Its not easy being a broke college student.-
Harry Watkins 2/04/2018 3:36 PMHi Sarah! Thanks for working at it! As a suggestion, download the Environmental Working Group's (EWG) "Dirty Dozen and Clean 15" lists. They tell you which veggies and fruit you should buy organic and which you don't need to based on research on the pesticide residues found on them. That way you can prioritize your organic dollars.
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