
Ellen Sayles
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 349 Total
Participant Impact
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up to2community eventshosted or attended
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up to1documentarieswatched
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up to120minutesspent learning
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up to325minutesbeing mindful
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up to1pounds of paperhave been saved
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up to3plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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up to225minutesnot spent in front of a screen
Ellen's Actions
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 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
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, appliances, and power strips turned off when not using them.
Day 1 - Mindfulness & Harmony
PRACTICE MINDFULNESS
I will spend 20 minute(s) per day thinking quietly, practicing meditation, yoga, working out, or doing another mindful activity.
Day 1 - Mindfulness & Harmony
Unplug
I will spend 45 minute(s) participating in non-virtual activities around campus, such as having a picnic outside or talking a walk in the Gambles Mill Eco-Corridor.
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
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
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
ATTEND "GATHER" FILM SCREENING
I will attend the RVA Environmental Film Festival screening of "Gather" and a discussion with director Sanjay Rawal at 7:00pm.
Day 3 - Closing the Loop
TRY OUT COMPOSTING
I will reduce food waste by composting my food waste.
Day 3 - Closing the Loop
USE REUSABLE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS
I will avoid sending 1 disposable beverage containers to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or water bottle.
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 2 - Powering the Future
ATTEND "ENVIRONMENT UNDONE" TALK
Attend a virtual talk by Pulitzer Center journalists, Tish Sanghera and Disha Shetty, on the project "Environment Undone" at 7:30pm.
Day 2 - Powering the Future
LEARN ABOUT ENERGY IN VIRGINIA
I will learn about renewable energy in Virginia.
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
BUY NOTHING
I will buy nothing (meal plans excluded) the whole day today.