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October 11 - October 25, 2017
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Austin Nunn

Saluki Green Action Team

"While taking sustainable actions in my own life, I want to communicate to the world how important and easy it is for everyone else to do the same!"

Points Total

  • 0 Today
  • 0 This Week
  • 1,018 Total

Participant Impact

  • up to
    6.0
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • up to
    6.9
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • up to
    11
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill

Austin's Actions

Community

Sign a Petition

I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative in my state.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Connect with a Nonprofit

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

Completed
One-Time Action

Transportation

Drive Less

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

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

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Share My Actions

I will make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.

Completed
One-Time Action

Food

Eat Meatless Meals

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Say No to Seafood

I will not eat seafood.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Advocate for Greener Vehicles

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

Completed
One-Time Action

Waste

Go Paperless

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and subscriptions.

Completed
One-Time Action

Energy

Online Energy Audit

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

Completed
One-Time Action

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Consider Switching to an Electric Vehicle

I will research or test drive an electric car or bike.

Completed
One-Time Action

Create Your Own Action

Reusable Food Containers

I will take my food to work in reusable containers to help eliminate waste.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

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    Austin Nunn 10/25/2017 8:12 AM
    It is the last day of the EcoChallenge! There will be an email tomorrow, but I want to thank everyone for making this such a success! Including SIUE!

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    Austin Nunn 10/24/2017 11:22 AM
    Turned the AC off, hopefully for good until next year! Love having the fresh air in the apartment.

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    Austin Nunn 10/23/2017 7:32 AM
    We are in the last few days of the challenge. I hope everyone has been able to learn some new things from each other. I know I have and I thank you all for that!

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    Austin Nunn 10/18/2017 9:23 AM
    We have been bouncing between 41st and 40th place. I know we can break top 25! I've been using a reusable cup for my morning coffee, then rinsing it to use for water in the afternoon.

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    Austin Nunn 10/18/2017 8:47 AM
    We are halfway through EcoChallenge and we have all been doing great! Keep up the great work Saluki Green Action Team! #BeatSIUE

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    Austin Nunn 10/16/2017 7:20 AM
    Looking forward to a big push of points this week! It's great seeing all of you take actions! I'm even learning a little bit myself. Keep it up everyone!

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    Austin Nunn 10/13/2017 10:17 AM
    We're closing the gap! Keep up the great work everyone! 

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    Austin Nunn 10/11/2017 11:22 AM
    Today is the first day!  Thank you to all of you that have signed up already & welcome to the newcomers! Let's start our push to #BeatSIUE!