Professor Morrell
"Raising Awareness, Reducing our Carbon Footprint and Building in Sustainable Practices one EcoChallenge at a time. "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 5,651 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO221meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO152milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO3,045minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO1,920minutesspent exercising
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UP TO1,495minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO950minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO2,110minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO1.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO277pounds of CO2have been saved
Professor 's 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.
Transportation
Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Simplicity
Meditate
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 10 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 20 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 15 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.
Health
Healthy Sleep
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Simplicity
Go For A Daily Walk Outside
I will take a walk outside for 20 minutes 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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Professor Morrell 6/19/2021 2:16 PMCongrats to our top 3 ecochallenge team members for the 1st round: Nicole A., Richard G. and Chris G.! Keep up the great work in living sustainably! -
Professor Morrell 8/02/2020 8:50 PMIm up at Big Bear for the weekend and decided to try to fully walk during my stay.... I walked 5 miles to get pizza. I actually really enjoyed it, I just wish that I had time (and it was safe) to do this more often. Its a reminder of the pace we were made to live life. -
Professor Morrell 7/07/2020 12:16 PMAfter spending the weekend hiking, biking and kayaking in rural Mono County with no reception much of the time, I was reminded that time in nature can bring so much joy and peace and alignment and holds so many lessons for us yet we often dont take time to see or value how awesome it is. -
Professor Morrell 6/30/2020 11:40 PMHaving my "farm starter kit" has been one of the most rewarding things Ive done for myself outside of my professional career. My animals bring me so much joy and remind me how simple life was meant to be and how complicated we make it. It makes it so much easier to unplug, get outside and enjoy being home. It really has made me look at other areas I can view through a more simple lenses as well...-
Nazifa Sultani 1/26/2021 11:48 AMAgree, Life is so simple and joyful but we make it complicated for our-self.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Practice Gratitude for EarthKathleen Dean Moore says that a sense of gratitude leads to a sense of moral obligation. Do you agree? How can we cultivate a sense of gratitude as individuals, and as a society?
Professor Morrell 5/13/2020 10:31 PMIve been really mindful of living simply over the last year. I find that the more I am able to simplify, the more I am able to notice the beauty of things around me and be grateful to be able to take time out to enjoy them. -
Professor Morrell 3/24/2020 10:48 AMThis quarantine has been great for allowing me to really lean in to my challenges. Getting in outside time has been part of helping me create balance in the midst of the schedule change. Im also enjoying not contributing to emissions by skipping my daily commute! Stay safe and healthy! -
Professor Morrell 7/06/2019 9:11 AMI had no cell or wifi at the cabin I stayed in on vacation. After the momentary panic, I ended up feeling relieved. I was able to really take time to reflect and plan and enjoy the beauty of the area I was in. This helped me realize that constantly checking my phone was distracting me from many good things around me. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Go For A Daily Walk OutsideFresh air and movement are good for our entire being and can help us think more clearly and creatively. How does taking a walk each day affect yourself and/or your work?
Professor Morrell 5/31/2019 1:01 PMI have been fighting a cold and allergies and walk always helps rejuvenate me and propel me forward in the midst of it. I was even able to take others out and introduce them to the joy of hiking. One lady was still talking about it the next day... although 4 miles suddenly became 5 when she told the story :) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use Reusable BagsWhat 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 or aren't allowed to use the one you brought? 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?
Professor Morrell 5/26/2019 10:24 AMI have noticed how often bags are used where I can't even say no- ie - take out/delivery! I also need to do better to make sure I bring my reuseable bags INTO the store and ENOUGH of them. I have purchased silicone ziploc bags to reduce my use of disposable bags at home.-
Janice Watts 5/11/2020 4:21 PMHere lately they aren't letting us bring in our own bags, so I take my groceries to the car and bag them there instead.
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Professor Morrell 5/22/2019 1:36 PMTravelling has made me very aware of single use items and the massive amount of waste we have in packaging.