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Molly Gribble

TCU Sustainability - Fall

"To learn more about Sustainability to better my life, the environment, and apply my knowledge in the workplace."

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,508 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1,020
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    1,080
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    72
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    1,920
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    144
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    12,558
    gallons of water
    have been saved

Molly's actions

Water

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

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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

Watch a Documentary

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Exercise Daily

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

COMPLETED 36
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

DIY Non-Toxic Cleaning

I will make my own cleaning products using non-toxic ingredients - improving air quality at home or school and also protecting human and environmental health.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Reduce Unwanted Mail

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

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 4 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 36
DAILY ACTIONS

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 36
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn it off

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

COMPLETED 36
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Study Breaks

I will take regular study breaks to de-stress.

COMPLETED 32
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

De-Clutter

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

COMPLETED 32
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Disconnect from Email

I will disconnect from my email when not working or studying.

COMPLETED 32
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day.

COMPLETED 32
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 36
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

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

COMPLETED 32
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Get Involved with Student Government

I will start to be active in my student government.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Go for a Hike

I will take a 60-minute hike in nature.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

COMPLETED 32
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

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

COMPLETED 32
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Track my Purchases

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

COMPLETED 32
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore Campus Nature

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

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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

Health

Audit Toxic Cleaning Products

I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Audit Toxic Plastics

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 36
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 36
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Wash Only Full Loads of Laundry

I will conserve water by only doing full loads of laundry.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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    Molly Gribble 11/02/2017 8:10 AM
    hottest day in November with a high of 91 degrees but trying not to turn up the air conditioner to save energy

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    Molly Gribble 10/30/2017 8:08 AM
    Today I used my reusable mug at the campus coffee shop and the barista looked at me shocked and said "people actually use those?" Hopefully, more and more people start to use them around campus so it doesn't seem like such a rarity anymore

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    Molly Gribble 10/26/2017 7:53 AM
    why is today's high 86 degrees all of a sudden? I can't wait for the cold front tomorrow!

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    Molly Gribble 10/18/2017 9:19 AM
    i enjoyed a very relaxing fall break!

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    Molly Gribble 10/13/2017 9:39 AM
    Today I was thinking about the weather. I like hot weather, but I don't like hot weather when it's supposed to be cold. I have always lived in Texas, so I know the weather is hotter here, but I feel like towards the end of October it's usually colder (mid to low 70s). The past 2 years have seemed to be hotter than usual, but why?