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Michelle Snow

RIT Sustainable Living Class - Spring 2021

"Live simply."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 366 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    23
    miles
    traveled by foot
  • UP TO
    2.0
    zero-waste meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    5.0
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    470
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    252
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    23
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    20
    minutes
    spent learning

Michelle's actions

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 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Stay on the Ground

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Conduct Virtual Meetings

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Walk Instead

I will walk 3 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Heat and Cool Naturally

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

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

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Zero-Waste Cooking

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed


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    Michelle Snow 3/23/2021 6:11 AM
    I have found that I have been more conscious of my actions due to the Campus Eco challenge and I find myself thinking more about how I have an impact on the environment seeing my data add up.

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    Michelle Snow 3/03/2021 7:03 AM
    This month I'm focusing on reducing waste. I am using reusable bags, straws, mugs, water bottles, and containers.