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October 11 - October 25, 2017
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Michelle Vazquez

CSUMB Sustainable Otters

"With eagerness to learn and grow, I will strive to be fully engage in my challenges in pursuit to practice a sustainable lifestyle."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 423 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    2.0
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    12
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    5.0
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    28
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    12
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables

Michelle's actions

Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Switch to Cold Water

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Join a Local CSA

I will sign up for a local CSA (Consumer-supported Agriculture).

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Host a House Party

I will host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Waste

Use Reusable Containers

I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Eat Meatless Meals

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

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Avoid Disposables

I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or utensils.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

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

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Happiness

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

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Limit Social Media

I will limit my social media use to once per day.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 4 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

De-Clutter My Home

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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    Michelle Vazquez 10/14/2017 11:34 PM
    Now watching The True Cost with some hot coco 🤓☕️

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    Michelle Vazquez 10/14/2017 9:40 PM
    Movie night: Forks over Knives! 

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    Michelle Vazquez 10/13/2017 12:14 PM
    Inputing more reading time in replacement of going on social media. #SisterCitizen

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    Michelle Vazquez 10/11/2017 10:56 PM
    How was everyone’s first day of the eco-challenge?! What challenge was the most difficult to complete?

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    Michelle Vazquez 10/11/2017 12:24 AM
    Happy National Coming Out Day! For those otters with affirmations as a challenge, reach out and recognize individuals for their bravery to reveal their authentic self! 

    • Jenelle Shelvy's avatar
      Jenelle Shelvy 10/11/2017 12:25 AM
      Thanks for the reminder! I appreciate your advocacy for the LGBTQQIA+ Community!