Genice Thomas

"I commit to lessening my footprint to for those that come after me. To care for the Earth and nature for all the ways they care for us. The future is in our hands and every little thing counts. Every micro-impact, every day!"

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118 TOTAL

participant impact

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1.0

community event

hosted or attended
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2.0

meatless or vegan meals

consumed

Genice's actions

Day 5 - Rethink Waste

VISIT THE SPIDER EXCHANGE

I will visit the on-campus "free store", known as the Spider Exchange, to donate unneeded items or "shop" for free from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Spider Exchange is located at 24D New Frat Row.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Day 5 - Rethink Waste

REUSABLE BOTTLES AND MUGS

I will avoid sending 5 disposable beverage containers to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or water bottle.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Day 2 - Climate Crisis

TURN IT OFF

I will keep lights, electronics and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Day 4 - Conservation & Biodiversity

GO FOR A DAILY WALK

I will take a 5-minute walk outside each day.

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Day 4 - Conservation & Biodiversity

PRACTICE GRATITUDE FOR EARTH

I will spend 10 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

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Day 4 - Conservation & Biodiversity

SPEND TIME OUTSIDE

I will replace 10 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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Day 3 - Food & Water

THE TRUTH ABOUT EXPIRATION DATES

I will spend at least 25 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Day 3 - Food & Water

GO MEATLESS

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Day 3 - Food & Water

SMART LAUNDRY

I will conserve water and energy by only doing full loads of laundry in cold water.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Day 3 - Food & Water

ATTEND INTERNATIONAL DINNER

I will attend the International Dinner at Heilman Dining Hall.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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Genice Thomas 11/16/2023 1:33 PM

I am slowly implementing eating less meat... definitely hard with all the temptations but I will be on my 3rd non-meat meal straight.

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