Myra Tumlos
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,490 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO3,510gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO5.0letters or emailssent to public officials or leaders
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UP TO2.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO60minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO120minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO30more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO3.0whole food mealsconsumed
Myra's actions
Energy
Clean Energy Project Or Paper
I will incorporate energy efficiency or clean energy into a project or paper for school.
Community
Register to Vote
I will register to vote with my state or local election office.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Food
Animal Free Diet
I will enjoy 1 vegan meals each day, eliminating all animal products such as meat, eggs, and dairy.
Energy
Ditch The Halogen Desk Lamp
I will replace my halogen desk lamp with an LED bulb.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products
I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Nature
Explore Campus Nature
I will spend time getting acquainted with the nature on or near my campus.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Water
Protect Clean Water
I will join one of the Waterkeeper Alliance's clean water campaigns to combat pollution and preserve clean water sources.
Nature
Class or Extracurricular Meetings Outside
I will host a meeting or class outside.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Waste
Lobby for Reusables
I will lobby my workplace to have reusable dishes and silverware in order to minimize disposables.
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.
Nature
Go for a Hike
I will take a 60-minute hike in nature.
Community
Lobby Administrators
I will write 1 letter(s) to faculty member or campus administration to advocate for issues that matter to me.
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.
Food
Shop at Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op, or join a CSA.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Waste
Recycle Everything I Can
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
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.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Water
Ditch Microbeads
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Simplicity
De-Clutter
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Water
Wash Only Full Loads of Laundry
I will conserve water by only doing full loads of laundry.
Water
Watch A Water Documentary
I will watch a documentary about water and the environment.
Community
Get Involved with Student Government
I will start to be active in my student government.
Water
Research My Water Supply
I will learn more about my own local watershed and where my water comes from and identify any conservation or water quality issues.
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.
Health
Audit Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Health
Cut Out Harmful Self-Care Products
I will check labels on my shampoo, lotions and/or beauty products. I'll replace products that use known carcinogens such as formaldehyde, cocamide diethanolamine, DMDM hydantoin or benzene.
Water
Work With Student Housing
I will work with RAs/student housing to reduce water usage by posting signs in laundry rooms/common areas.
Community
Join my Residence Hall Board
I will join my residence hall group/board and advocate for change where needed.
Community
Become and Equity Leader
I will join a group on campus that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Waste
Buy Nothing But Food
I will not purchase anything but food during the challenge.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Health
Skip Partying
I will refrain from going out during the week and instead choose sober and healthy activities like exercising, advocating for change and getting outdoors.
Health
More fruits and veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Health
Gratitude
I will write down three things that I am grateful for each day OR reach out to thank someone who's doing something positive for our world's health and well-being each day.
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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Myra Tumlos 4/17/2018 8:59 AMAs the semester comes to a close, I am trying to make the sustainable practices that I had adopted become more habitual!-
Harry Watkins 4/22/2018 8:05 PMGood for you Myra!
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Myra Tumlos 4/10/2018 2:42 PMI have been trying to wash out any disposable containers I use before recycling them! I learned that if you recycle a container that has food remains, then it could spoil the whole bin of recycle-ables, sending it all to the landfill! -
Myra Tumlos 4/03/2018 4:32 PMI purged my closet to prepare for move-out after this month! -
Myra Tumlos 3/27/2018 4:29 PMToday, I emailed SDGE to see if they have a job opening to work in their innovation center! I think it would be cool to learn more about what they do and how they are pioneering for the future of energy!-
Harry Watkins 4/02/2018 12:49 PMAlso try the Center for Sustainable Energy (energycenter.org). They have internships and do a lot to promote alternative energy, energy conservation, etc. and work with consumers, business and local government.
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Myra Tumlos 3/19/2018 9:07 PMI definitely have been struggling lately to reduce waste especially in moments where I am finding myself very busy and constantly moving from one thing to another on campus, but it is very important to remember that every act of mindfulness makes a big difference.-
Katie Hibbard 3/21/2018 9:14 AMAhh I feel the same way...We have to keep each other on track.
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Myra Tumlos 3/13/2018 4:34 PMI took public transportation in New York on my own! I traveled from Newark (New Jersey) to Brooklyn! This trip took 1.5 hours with my suitcase and transferring trains. It was a ton of fun for me! -
Myra Tumlos 2/28/2018 1:18 PMI got my friends to stop using plastic tupperware containers and purchase glass containers instead!-
Rima Antous 2/28/2018 2:04 PMThat is such a great accomplishment !
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Myra Tumlos 2/28/2018 1:17 PMI have been trying to cut dairy out from my diet, but it's been quite difficult because I love cheese!-
Michelle Picca 2/28/2018 11:54 PMI feel ya, dairy was so hard for me to cut out at first but after a while it became super easy! There are some really good non-dairy cheeses out there that taste amazing! At Sprouts you can find some good almond cheese, cashew cheese, vegan mozzarella, etc.!
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Myra Tumlos 2/20/2018 3:48 PMI ran for Vice President hoping to be able to implement more sustainable choices into changes in the school! -
Myra Tumlos 2/13/2018 6:28 PMOver the past week I have been talking with my bosses at my internship about how they advocate to their conference participants to engage in choosing sustainable energy for the future!