Sean D'Urso
10/23/2019 10:57 AM
Water bottles. I can buy a reuseable bottle like a hydro flask to use.
Sean D'Urso
"My mission is to make this Planet a better place "
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 308 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO20gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO0.0milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO0.0milestraveled by foot
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UP TO24minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO120minutesspent exercising
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UP TO1.0plastic strawnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO70pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO0.0more servingsof fruits and vegetables
Sean's actions
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Water
Say No to Plastic Straws
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
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.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Health
Healthy Sleep
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 8 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 60 minute(s) 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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Sean D'Urso 10/23/2019 11:00 AMhello team! I hope everyone is having a good day -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Say No to Plastic StrawsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater 5-Minute ShowersFive minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Switch to Cold WaterWhat do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
Sean D'Urso 10/23/2019 10:14 AMI live in a dorm so I don't get to save the money but the school does! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Adjust the ThermostatYour utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your ZIP code, region, and/or state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?
Sean D'Urso 10/23/2019 10:13 AMMy roommate and I don't turn on the heat until needed we try to just wear warm clothes while in our dorm -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Healthy SleepConsider how many hours of sleep you get now. How would you like to shift your sleep patterns? What are you finding works for you to be successful in this action?
Sean D'Urso 10/23/2019 10:12 AMI would like to go to bed sooner. I want to be able to get up early and feel refreshed and not tired -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Insulate Water Pipes and Water HeaterHow do you think climate change will affect your region’s water supply? Think about the effects of weather, storms, salinity, and sea level rise, among other changes. How can you find out more about climate change’s impact to your region's water?
Sean D'Urso 10/23/2019 10:11 AMBecause the weather is much warmer, water levels go down and are hard to gain back with good, drinkable water -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Sean D'Urso 10/21/2019 10:37 AMI go to the gym with teammates. Sometimes we change up and we go on runs on trails outside. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Drive LessHow has your access to various kinds of transportation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?
Sean D'Urso 10/07/2019 10:44 AMI am walking around campus instead of driving. I am also car pooling with teammates to places we need to go for practice instead of driving myself.