Trevor Mull

"To raise awareness of sustainability, address environmental issues and minimize my ecological footprint so future generations can enjoy our planet. "

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
159 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

8.0

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

20

miles

not traveled by car
UP TO

20

miles

traveled by bike
UP TO

10

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

24

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

2.0

pounds of paper

have been saved

Trevor's actions

Waste

Choose Two-Sided Printing

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

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Go by Bike

I will commute by bike 10 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 11.99 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Recycle Everything I Can

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will research and recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community, making sure to not contaminate recyclables with non-recyclables.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Use Reusable Bags

What do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reusable one with you? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to create a successful habit of not using plastic bags?

Trevor Mull 10/21/2019 2:12 PM

If I found myself in a situation where I didn't have a reusable bag at the store, first thing I would do is see if they had any for sale. If not, I would most likely resort to just carrying my items home with me. I normally always bring my reusables with me not only to better impact the environment, but because I have to walk a few blocks with my groceries.

Read More
REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Choose Two-Sided Printing

Choosing two-sided printing can be an easy adjustment on your computer settings. How can you help others make this same switch? Can it be encouraged company wide?

Trevor Mull 10/21/2019 2:07 PM

I would just say making the default setting double sided. On most computers especially in the library at DePaul, the print settings are set to single sided. Just messing around with these settings at a company level can have serious impacts on the amount of paper we could save.

Read More
REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Reduce Animal Products

Why do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our planet and other people?

Trevor Mull 10/10/2019 10:20 AM

I think what it comes down to is the accessibility to the product. Richer countries like the United States, have the ability to produce large amounts of a given product, often times ended up being wasted. As we produce more meat, we are using a lot more energy and natural resources which ultimately depletes the planet as a whole.

Read More
- Barbara Willard 10/12/2019 9:42 AM
  
  Good point Trevor. We have such an abundance of goods in this country, including inexpensive food. I would hate for us to have too little but we could certainly have less food around here.
  
  Read More
REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Go by Bike

How do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience differ while walking, riding transit, biking, or driving?

Trevor Mull 10/10/2019 10:15 AM

From riding my bike everyday, I definitely gain a sense of character for the community. As I ride to different locations I'm able to observe the different types of cultures in the diverse city of Chicago, and the character that comes with it. Not only am I reducing my carbon footprint but I get to experience the urban life from a unique perspective.

Read More
- Hector Cervantes 10/11/2019 6:04 PM
  
  Well done Trevor! I also love biking and not only are you reducing your carbon footprint, you are also getting a good workout in. Way to go!
  
  Read More