Siphosenkosi Mpofu
4/26/2024 8:11 PM
Take care of the environment so that it takes care of you.
Siphosenkosi Mpofu
"Hi everyone, I am Sipho , a graduate student at UST. I am excited to be part of this team. "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 274 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO22disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO37plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO20plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO21more servingsof fruits and vegetables
Siphosenkosi's actions
Community
Attend a Sustainability Week event
I will join my St. Thomas community in celebrating Sustainability Week and attend at least one event or participate in one self-guided activity in addition to the Ecochallenge during the week of April 21-27! View the full schedule of events at link.stthomas.edu/sustweek24.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Siphosenkosi Mpofu 4/26/2024 8:18 PMSt Thomas University is pro sustainability and the institution has strategically and intentionally put up measures that make sustainability cooler . -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Attend a Sustainability Week eventShare which event(s) you attended and what you learned! Did you have any takeaways from the event that can help you build habits to live and/or work sustainably on campus?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Go get a check upHow do you practice self care?
Siphosenkosi Mpofu 4/26/2024 8:10 PMI have booked a therapy session for myself to check on my mental wellbeing. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Use Reusable BottlesWhat are some of the needs that water meets or benefits that water provides for you?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
Siphosenkosi Mpofu 4/26/2024 8:07 PMPeople should have more trust in water refilling stations . Others think the water isnt filtered enough but building confidence around filling stations is the way to go. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable MugMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
Siphosenkosi Mpofu 4/26/2024 8:05 PMFor my coffee i started using mugs instead of single use cups . I like this as it is also restricting me from ordering coffee unecesarily when i cant access my cup -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Skip the StrawHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Siphosenkosi Mpofu 4/26/2024 8:02 PMI have started to appreciate the little things in life and appreciate people around me . -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth More Fruits and VeggiesHow does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?
Siphosenkosi Mpofu 4/26/2024 8:01 PMI have started to see that a healthier lifestyle is possible and also i can survive without meat