
Susan Sokolsky
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 407 Total
Participant Impact
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up to6.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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up to1.0pounds of paperhave been saved
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up to14plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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up to6.0gallons of waterhave been saved
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up to150minutesspent learning
Susan's Actions
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 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 4 - Powering the Future
LEARN ABOUT ENERGY IN VIRGINIA
I will learn about renewable energy in Virginia.
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
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
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
REDUCE SEAFOOD INTAKE AND EAT SMART SEAFOOD
I will make responsible and sustainable seafood choices.
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 LOCAL
I will buy local produce and meats when shopping for groceries.
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
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 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 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
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
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
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 1 - Reuse, Reduce, Repurpose
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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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Susan Sokolsky 11/16/2021 1:43 PMIt's going ok. I have been so busy at work, I have not had time to concentrate as much as I would like on the challenge.