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Charles Schuck

Sustainability Action Spring 2018

"To live each day like it could be my last, spreading positivity through serving others and striving to always be a better me, whilst leading by example."

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,221 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    24
    outdoor meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    2,188
    gallons of water
    have been saved

Charles's 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 51
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Wash Only Full Loads of Laundry

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 57
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 56
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Watch A Water Documentary

I will watch a documentary about water and the environment.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Study Breaks

I will take regular study breaks to de-stress.

COMPLETED 45
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn it off

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

COMPLETED 42
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Disable Screen Savers

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

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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

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 42
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Ditch The AC

I will use a fan instead of a window air conditioner.

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 19
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

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

COMPLETED 24
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Eat Meals Outside

I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.

COMPLETED 24
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Limit Social Media

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

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Disconnect from Email

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

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

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    Charles Schuck 4/25/2018 3:57 PM
    Just finished up my personal sustainability plan! I enjoyed this writing experience as I got to put my thoughts and actions into words to keep me accountable in the future.

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    Charles Schuck 4/18/2018 12:59 PM
    looking forward to the "creek to bay" clean up this Saturday!

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    Charles Schuck 4/11/2018 2:53 PM
    I went to the true cost documentary last night on the grass lawn and will be posting on it for one of my outside of class activities. The case we had this week was also quite inspirational to my consideration of job to look into.

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    Charles Schuck 4/04/2018 2:48 PM
    This weekend I am going to Lake Mohave, which is one of my favorite places I have ever been to in this world. We camp under the stars and swim in the lake all day. I feel one with nature out there with no cell phones or distractions from life.

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    Charles Schuck 3/27/2018 8:32 PM
    I took a field trip to ViaSat today, I previously looked into the company to see if they were an environmentally aware company and from their website it seemed as if they were. After my visit and seeing all the new buildings they were constructing, I hope that they do their best to meet the LEED standards. There was not much sustainable talk during my tour.

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    Charles Schuck 3/21/2018 2:40 PM
    Stoked to go on a field trip! First one since elementary school:)

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    Charles Schuck 3/14/2018 1:32 PM
    Trying to sell my truck to purchase a more fuel efficient vehicle 

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    Charles Schuck 2/28/2018 9:15 AM
    Sometimes the elements can make it hard to be sustainable. I rode my bike to class yesterday evening and when I came outside it was raining. With the combination of darkness and wetness I made the safe choice to have my roommate pick me up.

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    Charles Schuck 2/21/2018 2:36 PM
    About to ride my bike to class! 

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    Charles Schuck 2/13/2018 2:23 PM
    I think my favorite action that I have committed  to is eating at least one meal a day outside, as it is so much more inviting to be out in the sun or in a place with a fresh breeze. Sometimes I can even combine eating a meal outside with the action of enjoying a sunset. Maybe one of these day I will start my day extra early to catch a sunrise with a coffee, in my sustainable mug of course!