
Olivia Hewison
"Enough. For All. Forever."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 355 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO5.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO150minutesspent exercising
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UP TO450minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO5.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO6.0disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO96gallons of waterhave been saved
Olivia's actions
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
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.
Food
Smart Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
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.
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.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
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.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Food
Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, and only buying the ingredients I need.
Waste
Recycle Everything I Can
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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.
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.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
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.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Water
Wash Only Full Loads of Laundry
I will conserve water by only doing full loads of laundry.
Health
Audit Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Participant Feed
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Olivia Hewison 2/11/2018 10:53 AMLast Day!! Make it a good one -
Olivia Hewison 2/09/2018 6:04 AMMy 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. -
Olivia Hewison 2/07/2018 11:56 AMEven 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. -
Olivia Hewison 2/06/2018 4:23 PMHopefully many of these actions become habits! -
Olivia Hewison 2/05/2018 7:41 AMDay 1 of Eco Challenge starts today. Ignite Change, and GO GREEN Nova! -
Olivia Hewison 1/29/2018 11:58 AMWelcome Villanova University Master's of Sustainability Teammates!!