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Taylor Daniels

University of St. Thomas Graduate & Professional Students

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 346 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    560
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    715
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    406
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    175
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    39
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    57
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables

Taylor's actions

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Leave No Trace

I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 15 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Brush My Teeth Without Running Water

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

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 2 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Car Share

I will sign up for a car-sharing service or organize car sharing with my neighbors or classmates to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Know My health

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

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    Taylor Daniels 4/21/2021 11:58 AM
    Hey All! In case you were wondering where we stand, we are in 3rd place against all UST teams.

    Staff is in 1st w/ 38 members @ 4380 pts. (115/person)
    Class of 2021 w/ 15 members @ 2826 pts. (only about 800 more than us)

    Keep chugging along! :)
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health More Fruits and Veggies
    How does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?

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    Taylor Daniels 4/16/2021 11:44 AM
    I already eat a lot of fruit, but I had to work hard to get vegetables in there.

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    Taylor Daniels 4/16/2021 11:36 AM
    Interesting to learn facts.