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Mary Ellen Zummo

TCU Sustainability - Spring

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 497 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    documentary
    watched
  • UP TO
    33
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    34
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    960
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    54
    whole food meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    51
    organic meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    136
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    3.6
    pounds of paper
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    32
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    34
    miles
    traveled by foot

Mary Ellen 's actions

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

Waste

Print Double Sided

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Containers

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

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Food

Reduce Dining Hall Waste

I will carefully fill my plate in the dining hall and take only what I can eat. I'll also inquire about ways to improve composting and use of recyclable foodware.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Advocate for Food Options

I will advocate for local and/or organic food options on campus.

COMPLETED
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

Transportation

Walk to Class

I will walk 2 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.93 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 8 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn it off

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

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Eat Meatless Meals

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.

COMPLETED 17
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 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Go Organic

I will choose organic as often as possible to reduce exposure to pesticides, which are unhealthy for me as well as the planet.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

I will enjoy 3 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Locally-Sourced Meals

I will source 2 meal(s) per day from local producers.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

I will exercise daily for 60 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Whole Foods Diet

I will enjoy 3 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

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