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Olivia Hewison

VU_MSSE

"Enough. For All. Forever."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 355 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    5.0
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    150
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    450
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    5.0
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    6.0
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    96
    gallons of water
    have been saved

Olivia's actions

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

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

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Energy

Switch to Cold Water

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Smart Seafood

I will not eat seafood.

COMPLETED 7
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 1
DAILY ACTION

Simplicity

Physical or Mental Mindful Practices

I will spend 30 minute(s) per day thinking quietly, practicing meditation, yoga, working out, or doing another mindful activity.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Avoid Disposables

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

COMPLETED 4
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

Waste

Use Reusable Containers

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

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Eat Meatless Meals

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.

COMPLETED 5
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 7
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 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn it off

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

COMPLETED 6
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 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

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

COMPLETED 5
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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Disable Screen Savers

I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Wash Only Full Loads of Laundry

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Audit Toxic Plastics

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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    Olivia Hewison 2/11/2018 10:53 AM
    Last Day!! Make it a good one 

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    Olivia Hewison 2/09/2018 6:04 AM
    My favorite quote since starting the Villanova's Sustainability Masters program: Enough. For All. Forever. 
    I have used this quote in papers and tried to adapt this type of thinking to my consumption patterns. For such a small statement, it has a very powerful impact. 

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    Olivia Hewison 2/07/2018 11:56 AM
    Even though today is a rainy/sleet filled day, I will still find time for my daily exercise and mindful activity with some indoor gym time after work.

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    Olivia Hewison 2/06/2018 4:23 PM
    Hopefully many of these actions become habits!

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    Olivia Hewison 2/05/2018 7:41 AM
    Day 1 of Eco Challenge starts today. Ignite Change, and GO GREEN Nova! 

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    Olivia Hewison 1/29/2018 11:58 AM
    Welcome Villanova University Master's of Sustainability Teammates!!