Tate Miller
9/30/2021 7:11 AM
spending time outdoors is refreshing and time away from reality, and can give people a break, and a recharge from stress
Tate Miller
"College student trying to better myself for the environment"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,649 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2,344gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1,995minutesspent exercising
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UP TO60minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO480minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO50plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO28plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO131pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO3.3pounds of paperhave been saved
Tate's actions
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 35 minute(s)
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
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.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Nature
Lantern Fly Extinction
lantern flies are an invasive species, who are harming our wildlife. Killing them off causes no harm, but only helps our environment
Health
Reduce refined sugar
I will keep track and reduce my consumption of refined sugars, including sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
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.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 60 minute(s) each day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Explore My AreaHow might spending more time outdoors enhance your brainpower?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Go PaperlessReducing 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?
Tate Miller 9/30/2021 7:06 AMnow that a lot of our class assignments can be done online, it makes me feel like we are helping the environment little by little -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Brush My Teeth Without Running WaterWhat is the main water source in your region? If you don't know, how could you find out?
Tate Miller 9/30/2021 6:58 AMI believe the main source of water to the college is from the York water company -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Skip the StrawHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
Tate Miller 9/30/2021 6:54 AMfinding different ways to use water bottles, recycling plastic water bottles, or refilling them, or refusing them, covers 3 of the 5 R's -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Reduce refined sugarBefore you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?
Tate Miller 9/28/2021 7:56 AMI used to drink a lot of soda, but after making it a quest to avoid it, I honestly do not feel any different -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Eat MindfullyMindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How do your eating experiences differ when practicing mindfulness?
Tate Miller 9/21/2021 8:59 AMwhen I am eating with friends, I find myself having more meaningful conversations with them instead of staring at my phone -
Tate Miller 9/21/2021 8:57 AMCurrently trying to make going to the gym a habit -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Tate Miller 9/21/2021 8:54 AMI am on the club frisbee team at my school, and it is gathering with friends and exercising at the same time -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Switch to Cold WaterWhat do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
Tate Miller 9/16/2021 8:31 AMI live on a college campus, so I have no say in where the money goes, but using colder water for showers also helps me take shorter showers -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile 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?
Tate Miller 9/16/2021 8:11 AMI like using my reusable water bottle instead of plastic water bottles, because my reusable bottle keeps water colder throughout the day than a normal water bottle would