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Carlos Torres

PLNU Sustainable Superstars BBA Spring 2022

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,176 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    65
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    544
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    58
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    153
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    51
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    3.3
    pounds of paper
    have been saved

Carlos's actions

Health

Happiness

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

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

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

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

COMPLETED 17
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 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 32
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

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

COMPLETED 32
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 33
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?


  • Carlos Torres 's avatar
    Carlos Torres 1/17/2022 10:23 PM
    Yesterday I bought my first ever reusable bag for groceries. I feel guilty it took me so long but I know that this long term decision will make a positive difference.