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Campus Ecochallenge

Arleen Contreras

PLNU Sustainable Superstars BBA Spring 2022

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
1,368 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

advocacy action

completed
UP TO

102

miles

not traveled by car
UP TO

16

miles

traveled by bike
UP TO

29

miles

traveled by foot
UP TO

85

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

1,150

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

55

organic meals

consumed
UP TO

66

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

45

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

107

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

3.3

pounds of paper

have been saved
UP TO

1.0

public official or leader

contacted

Arleen's actions

Transportation

Go by Bike

I will commute by bike 1 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 33
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 34
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 33
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Drive Less

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

RESEARCH LOCAL WASTE SITES

I will spend 10 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion

I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Walk Instead

I will walk 1 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Find Local Recycling Depots

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in recycling dumpsters or my curbside bin.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 34
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

COMPLETED 33
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Go Paperless

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 3.3lbs (1.6kg) a month by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Advocate for More Food Options

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

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 34
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Power Down the Computer

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.

COMPLETED 34
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 RESEARCH LOCAL WASTE SITES

In what neighborhoods or areas of your region are landfills or other waste sites located? Which communities are most affected by these locations?

Arleen Contreras 4/03/2022 7:31 PM

Otay Landfill
1700 Maxwell Rd Chula Vista, CA 91911
Map this location
(619) 421-3773
Materials: greens.
Location Type: drop-off, charges apply.

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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?

Arleen Contreras 4/03/2022 7:28 PM

It all depends on where you need to go. Car transportation is important if I'm going to go long distances, I started to use the bicycle for short distances and as a exercise option.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Drive Less

How has your access to various kinds of transportation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?

Arleen Contreras 4/03/2022 7:26 PM

Transportation affects the quality of people's lives in many ways: Transportation is an essential activity that provides access services and activities, such as education, employment, shopping, and social events and affects the quality of people's lives in different ways.Since I am working from home, I have had the opportunity to save gas, money and health our environment.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Use a Reusable Water Bottle

While water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?

Arleen Contreras 2/08/2022 10:17 PM

Can't taste a difference between the two, but reusable bottles it is easier to carry with me when I go out. I am trying to reduce the quantity of bottle water that I uses per day, for now is going good so far.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Needs Vs. Wants

How is creativity a necessary ingredient for practicing simplicity?

Arleen Contreras 2/01/2022 10:05 PM

Unblocks old patterns or habits of thinking

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Advocate for More Food Options

What changes would help food insecure regions have access to local, seasonal foods? How can your choices contribute to these changes?

Arleen Contreras 2/01/2022 10:03 PM

Increasing agricultural productivity

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Walk Instead

Half of all trips made in the US are three miles or less; 72% of them are driven. Does this statistic describe your own transportation habits? If so, how might you incorporate more muscle-powered transportation in your daily life?

Arleen Contreras 1/26/2022 10:07 PM

This statistic mostly describes my transportation habits. I can incorporate more muscle powered transportation by walking when I go to close places, and riding my bike more often.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Adjust the Thermostat

Your 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?

Arleen Contreras 1/26/2022 10:00 PM

Shutdown your computer and choose the right light.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Go Paperless

Reducing your paper mail can reduce mental clutter as well as physical waste -- by reducing what is coming in, you can reduce what is going into the recycling bin too. How does it make you feel? What is the next step you will take to reduce your waste?

Arleen Contreras 1/19/2022 10:06 PM

it feels good going green and contributing to our environment. I will continue accepting electronic statements to reduce paper mail.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Find Local Recycling Depots

Our ability to recycle certain things ebbs and flows based upon many factors, including market demand for recyclables. Luckily there are places that accept uncommon things to recycle or dispose of in a less harmful way. What did you find when looking for places to recycle items that can't be recycled in your curbside bin?

Arleen Contreras 1/17/2022 5:32 PM

I recycle my plastic water bottles, and what I have seen in the places where I recycle is electronic items, glass, and aluminum.

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Otay Landfill