
Kristen Ball
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 326 Total
Participant Impact
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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 to12plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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up to112gallons of waterhave been saved
Kristen's Actions
Day 2 - Powering the Future
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, appliances, and power strips turned off when not using them.
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
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 5 - Water is Life
LESS THAN 5-MINUTE SHOWERS
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by keeping my showers under 5 minutes.
Day 4 - Feeding Us & the Future
EAT LOWER ON THE FOOD-CHAIN
I will eat lower on the food-chain to reduce my carbon footprint.
Day 4 - 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 4 - Feeding Us & the Future
EAT LOCAL
I will buy local produce and meats when shopping for groceries.
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
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
REDUCE SINGLE-USE PLASTICS
I will avoid using items with single-use packaging when possible.
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
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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 3 disposable beverage containers to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or water bottle.
Day 2 - 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 2 - Powering the Future
REDUCE PERSONAL VEHICLE USE
I will walk, bike, or use public transportation in place of driving my personal vehicle to a destination.
Day 2 - Powering the Future
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
If all Americans maintained their tire pressure, we would save 1.2 billion gallons of gas annually.
Day 1 - Mindfulness & Harmony
BUY NOTHING
I will buy nothing (meal plans excluded) the whole day today.
Day 1 - Mindfulness & Harmony
TOUR OF WELL-BEING CENTER
I will visit or take a virtual tour of the Well-Being Center.
Day 1 - Mindfulness & Harmony
De-Clutter
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Day 1 - Mindfulness & Harmony
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.