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Campus Ecochallenge

Mark Williams

YCP Sustainability Fa2021

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
1,408 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

4.0

conversations

with people
UP TO

46

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

1,480

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

807

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

56

neighbors

met
UP TO

77

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill

Mark's actions

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 21
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 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Work-Life Balance

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.

COMPLETED 25
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Limit Social Media

I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 45 minute(s)

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

SIGN UP TO VOTE

I will make sure I’m registered to vote. While I’m at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Turn it off

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

COMPLETED 25
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Core Values

We may find more meaning and joy in life when our actions are aligned with our personal values. I will determine what my top 3-5 core values are so that I can better align my actions with them.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Meet My Neighbors

I will meet 1 new neighbor(s) each day.

COMPLETED 32
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Engage In Active Listening

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 10 conversations.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 37
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 37
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 37
DAILY 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 34
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?

Mark Williams 9/19/2021 2:02 PM

As my older Actions became habits, I started to activate new challenges to keep track of them along with previous challenges that I de-selected. It has been manageable for me to complete the current actions but, I have to remind myself and keep in mind the goals I have to accomplish daily.

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Mark Williams 9/14/2021 9:07 AM

For most of my daily challenges, I'm starting to accommodate to them daily. Although the amount of straws or plastic bags I may save daily vary, It is becoming easier to adhere to these challenges. Within a week, I hope to change my daily actions in hope of my current ones being habits.

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Mark Williams 9/11/2021 3:41 PM

Today was a busier day for me than most. A few notable actions I have taken today was saving the usage of several plastic bags while making purchases at the market by utilizing tote bags. Additionally, I was given the opportunity to prevent the usage of plastic straws as I notified my friends the dangers of plastic, stopping them from using these straws.

Other than that, I have been following my current actions of saving water and electricity consistently and consecutively; in hopes for them to be regular habits.

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Mark Williams 9/08/2021 1:35 PM

More often than not, I focus a lot on the amount of water I am utilizing within a bathroom or restroom. I applied for these actions to challenge myself to take it one step further and to see if I can manage a 5-minute shower than the normal 10-minute shower I take or the length I run my faucet when brushing and washing my face or teeth.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water Brush My Teeth Without Running Water

What is the main water source in your region? If you don't know, how could you find out?

Mark Williams 9/08/2021 1:28 PM

The two primary sources of water in my region or city is the Schuylkill and the Delaware River.

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Mark Williams 9/07/2021 3:42 PM

Typically, I like to have the air-conditioner on during the summer to keep me cool. To save energy in this circumstance, I turned up the thermostat to a point that would turn off the air-conditioner. I adapted to the situation by opening the windows and wearing clothing that fits more for the season. Additionally, skipping the usage of plastic bags and straws are not too difficult but is out of the ordinary for my habits. In the future, I will think more heavily on investing in tote bags for groceries.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Adjust the Thermostat

Your utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your ZIP code, region, and/or state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?

Mark Williams 9/07/2021 3:34 PM

Not only remembering when to turn off appliances could help but, using certain appliances and electronics only when you need them can often help. Wired electronics also use electricity even when they are turned off so, unplugging these devices can save energy as well.

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