
Melanie Armstrong
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 426 Total
Participant Impact
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up to1documentarieswatched
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up to205minutesspent learning
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up to2lightbulbsreplaced
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up to8meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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up to225minutesbeing mindful
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up to1pounds of paperhave been saved
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up to8plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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up to32gallons of waterhave been saved
Melanie's Actions
Day 3 - Closing the Loop
REDUCE SINGLE-USE PLASTICS
I will avoid using items with single-use packaging when possible.
Day 2 - Powering the Future
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Day 5 - Water is Life
CHECK FOR WATER LEAKS
I will check for water leaks in my home.
Day 5 - Water is Life
RUN ONLY FULL DISHWASHER LOADS
I will conserve water by only running the dishwasher if it is full.
Day 5 - Water is Life
WATER CRISIS IN INDIA
I will learn about the water supply in India by reading at least one article.
Day 5 - Water is Life
LEARN ABOUT SEA LEVEL RISE IN INDIA
I will learn about sea level rise in India by reading an article or watching a video.
Day 5 - Water is Life
TAKE THE BE A GREEN SPIDER WATER QUIZ
I will test my knowledge of water by taking the Be A Green Spider Water Quiz on the Office for Sustainability's website.
Day 5 - Water is Life
SMART LAUNDRY
I will conserve water and energy by only doing full loads of laundry in cold water.
Day 5 - Water is Life
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.
Day 4 - Feeding Us & the Future
TAKE THE BE A GREEN SPIDER FOOD QUIZ
I will test my knowledge of food at UR with the Be A Green Spider Food Quiz.
Day 4 - Feeding Us & the Future
LEARN ABOUT SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE IN INDIA
I will learn about how farmers in India are adopting sustainable practices in food production.
Day 4 - Feeding Us & the Future
Smart Seafood
I will make responsible and sustainable seafood choices.
Day 4 - Feeding Us & the Future
Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, and only buying the ingredients I need.
Day 4 - Feeding Us & the Future
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.
Day 3 - Closing the Loop
OPT-IN TO REUSABLE NAPKINS & UTENSILS
I will use reusable napkins instead of single-use disposable napkins. I will opt-out of using single-use utensils by bringing my reusable set to an on-campus dining location or take-out restaurant.
Day 3 - Closing the Loop
LEARN ABOUT THE RECYCLING INDUSTRY IN AMERICA
I will learn about recent changes to the recycling industry in America and their connections to Asia.
Day 3 - Closing the Loop
LEARN ABOUT WASTE REDUCTION EFFORTS IN INDIA
I will learn about waste reduction efforts in India.
Day 3 - Closing the Loop
TAKE THE BE A GREEN SPIDER RECYCLING QUIZ
I will learn about how to reduce waste by taking the Office for Sustainability's Be A Green Spider Recycling Quiz.
Day 3 - Closing the Loop
CHANGE DEFAULT PRINTING SETTING TO DOUBLE SIDED
I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.
Day 3 - Closing the Loop
USE REUSABLE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS
I will avoid sending 2 disposable beverage containers to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or water bottle.
Day 2 - Powering the Future
LEARN ABOUT SOLAR ENERGY IN INDIA
I will learn about renewable energy in India.
Day 2 - Powering the Future
WATCH VIDEO ON PROJECT DRAWDOWN
I will watch a video on Project Drawdown.
Day 2 - Powering the Future
LEARN ABOUT THE EFFECTS OF FOSSIL FUELS
I will watch a documentary about climate change to learn about the effects that fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions have on our planet.
Day 2 - Powering the Future
LEARN ABOUT ENERGY IN VIRGINIA
I will learn about renewable energy in Virginia.
Day 2 - Powering the Future
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, appliances, and power strips turned off when not using them.
Day 2 - Powering the Future
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.
Day 1 - Mindfulness & Harmony
PRACTICE GRATITUDE
I will write down three things that I am grateful for OR reach out to thank someone who's doing something positive for our world's health and well-being.
Day 1 - Mindfulness & Harmony
BUY NOTHING
I will buy nothing (meal plans excluded) the whole day today.
Day 1 - Mindfulness & Harmony
HAPPINESS PROJECT IN INDIA
I will learn about the Happiness Project in India.
Day 1 - Mindfulness & Harmony
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Day 1 - Mindfulness & Harmony
De-Clutter
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Feed
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Melanie Armstrong 2/15/2021 7:30 AMGlad to be a part of this challenge. I am finding that I really enjoy all the articles and resources available on the Happiness Project website (https://happyproject.in/). I suspect I will be spending more time there than just today!