
Kristen Ball
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 396 Total
Participant Impact
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up to10meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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up to6.0lightbulbsreplaced
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up to1.0pounds of paperhave been saved
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up to11plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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up to40gallons of waterhave been saved
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up to2.0community eventshosted or attended
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up to90minutesspent learning
Kristen's Actions
Day 4 - Powering the Future
I WILL GET GREEN ROOM CERTIFIED
I will examine my living habits while on campus, and make an effort to be more sustainable in my day-to-day living habits. All are invited to complete the checklist, however students will receive certification for their dorm room or apartment.
Day 2 - Water is Life
LESS THAN 5-MINUTE SHOWERS
I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by keeping my showers under 5 minutes.
Day 4 - Powering the Future
TAKE THE BE A GREEN SPIDER ENERGY QUIZ
I will test my knowledge of energy at UR with the Be A Green Spider Energy Quiz
Day 3 - Feeding Us & the Future
EAT LOWER ON THE FOOD-CHAIN
I will eat lower on the food-chain to reduce my carbon footprint.
Day 3 - Feeding Us & the Future
Reduce Dining Hall Waste
I will reduce food waste by participating in the composting program, using my reusable bag, and bringing my own utensils.
Day 3 - Feeding Us & the Future
EAT LOCAL
I will buy local produce and meats when shopping for groceries.
Day 5 - Protecting the Planet
PROJECT DRAWDOWN
I will watch at least two videos from Project Drawdown to learn about climate solutions.
Day 5 - Protecting the Planet
I WILL LEARN ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE IN VIRGINIA
I will read an article about the effects of climate change at the local and state level.
Day 5 - Protecting the Planet
LEARN ABOUT THE IMPACT OF INDIVIDUAL ACTIONS ON CLIMATE CHANGE
I will listen to "How to Save a Planet" podcast to learn about how my individual actions can help mitigate climate change.
Day 5 - Protecting the Planet
LEARN ABOUT IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN CHILE
I will read at least one article about the environmental and social impacts of climate change on Chile.
Day 5 - Protecting the Planet
LEARN ABOUT PERCEPTIONS OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN CHILE
I will listen to a podcast about the perceptions of climate change in Chile.
Day 5 - Protecting the Planet
LEARN ABOUT YOUTH CLIMATE ACTIVISM
I will watch a TEDTalk by Xiye Bastida to learn about the youth climate movement.
Day 5 - Protecting the Planet
ADVOCATE
I will call my congressman and leave a message to advocate for climate legislation.
Day 4 - Powering the Future
ATTEND LUNCH AND LEARN
I will attend a Lunch & Learn session in THC 305 at 12:00pm to learn about solar on campus and in Richmond.
Day 4 - Powering the Future
I WILL LEARN ABOUT LITHIUM MINING IN CHILE
I will watch a video to learn about the impact of negative impact of green technology on Chile's deserts.
Day 4 - Powering the Future
READ ALL WE CAN SAVE EXERPT
I will read "A Field Guide for Transformation" by Leah Cardamore Stokes.
Day 4 - Powering the Future
I WILL TAKE THE BE A GREEN SPIDER TRANSPORTATION QUIZ
I will take the BAGS transportation quiz to learn about transportation at UR and general transportation knowledge.
Day 4 - Powering the Future
LEARN ABOUT GREEN ENERGY IN CHILE
I will learn about Chile's shift towards sustainable energy through the use of geothermal energy.
Day 4 - Powering the Future
LEARN ABOUT THE EFFECTS OF FOSSIL FUELS
I will learn about the negative impacts of fossil fuels on our health and the environment by reading at least one article.
Day 4 - Powering the Future
LEARN ABOUT ENERGY IN VIRGINIA
I will learn about renewable energy in Virginia.
Day 4 - Powering the Future
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, appliances, and power strips turned off when not using them.
Day 4 - 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 4 - Powering the Future
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Day 3 - Feeding Us & the Future
ATTEND AN INTRO TO SUSTAINABILITY
I will attend an Intro to Sustainability session at 12:00pm in the Wilton Center Multifaith Room 100.
Day 3 - Feeding Us & the Future
READ ALL WE CAN SAVE EXERPT
I will read "Solutions Underfoot" by Jane Zelikova and "Notes From a Climate Victory Garden" by Louise Maher-Johnson.
Day 3 - Feeding Us & the Future
LEARN ABOUT INDUSTRIAL SALMON FARMING IN CHILE
I will read an article about industrial salmon farms in Chile.
Day 3 - Feeding Us & the Future
EAT LESS WATER INTENSIVE FOODS
I will learn about water use in food production and eat less water intensive foods.
Day 3 - Feeding Us & the Future
ATTEND INTERNATIONAL DINNER AT DHALL
I will attend the International Dinner at Heilman Dining Center from 5:00-7:30pm.
Day 3 - Feeding Us & the Future
COMPOST FOOD SCRAPS
I will participate in the composting program on campus or compost my food scraps at home.
Day 3 - 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 3 - Feeding Us & the Future
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.
Day 3 - 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 3 - Feeding Us & the Future
REDUCE SEAFOOD INTAKE AND EAT SMART SEAFOOD
I will make responsible and sustainable seafood choices.
Day 2 - Water is Life
READ ALL WE CAN SAVE EXERPT
I will read "Loving a Vanishing World" by Emily N. Johnston and "Solutions at Sea" by Emily Stengel.
Day 2 - Water is Life
LEARN ABOUT FARMED SALMON IN CHILE
I will learn about salmon farming in Chile by reading an article.
Day 2 - Water is Life
LEARN ABOUT THE IMPACT OF MINING IN CHILE ON WATER
I will learn about the impact of mining on water resources in Chile by reading at least one article.
Day 1 - Reuse, Reduce, Repurpose
ATTEND FEMINIST POETRY READING
I will view the poetry reading that is being displayed from 4:00-8:00pm on a screen outside D-Hall. The poet, Gladys Gonzalez, works on themes like urbanism, feminism, and inequality.
Day 1 - Reuse, Reduce, Repurpose
READ ALL WE CAN SAVE EXERPT
I will read or listen to "Calling In" by Mexican-Chilean climate activist Xiye Bastida to learn about a framework for climate advocacy and attend a discussion at 4:00pm in THC 310.
Day 1 - Reuse, Reduce, Repurpose
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 2 - 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 1 - Reuse, Reduce, Repurpose
LEARN ABOUT WASTE REDUCTION EFFORTS IN CHILE
I will learn about waste management efforts in Chile.
Day 1 - Reuse, Reduce, Repurpose
TRY OUT COMPOSTING
I will reduce food waste by composting my food waste.
Day 1 - Reuse, Reduce, Repurpose
USE REUSABLE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS
I will avoid sending 3 disposable beverage containers to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or water bottle.
Day 1 - Reuse, Reduce, Repurpose
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Day 1 - Reuse, Reduce, Repurpose
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 2 - Water is Life
ATTEND A TOUR OF THE ECO-CORRIDOR
I will attend a tour of the Gambles Mill Eco-Corridor to learn about stream restoration and sustainable land practices on campus. Tours will occur at 11:00am and 4:00pm. We will meet at the Eco-Corridor entrance across from the steam plant.
Day 2 - Water is Life
CHECK FOR WATER LEAKS
I will check for water leaks in my home.
Day 2 - Water is Life
SMART LAUNDRY
I will conserve water and energy by only doing full loads of laundry in cold water.
Day 2 - Water is Life
BRUSH MY TEETH WITHOUT RUNNING WATER
I will save up to 2 gallons (7.5 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
Day 1 - Reuse, Reduce, Repurpose
ATTEND CLOTHING SWAP
I will attend the free clothing swap in Tyler Haynes Commons. Note: Despite its name, you do not have to bring clothes to "shop" the swap!
Day 1 - Reuse, Reduce, Repurpose
READ THE SPIDERS GUIDE TO SUSTAINABLE LIVING
I will read the Spiders Guide to Sustainable Living to learn more about individual sustainability on campus and in Richmond.
Day 1 - Reuse, Reduce, Repurpose
REDUCE SINGLE-USE PLASTICS
I will avoid using items with single-use packaging when possible.
Day 1 - Reuse, Reduce, Repurpose
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.
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Kristen Ball 11/15/2021 11:26 AMGo team registrar/financial aid!