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Greatness Arthur-Samugana

John Abbott College

"My mission is to build healthy habits that benefit not only the planet, but also my community."

Greatness's points

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,658 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1,677
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1,251
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    1,457
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    1.0
    water footprint
    calculated
  • UP TO
    450
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1.0
    water collection system
    installed
  • UP TO
    515
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    77
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables
  • UP TO
    4.0
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    2.0
    documentaries
    watched
  • UP TO
    925
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    2,189
    minutes
    spent learning

Greatness's actions

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully without Distractions

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day to clear my mind, get some fresh air, and support my physical and mental health as a student.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Declutter My Living Space

I will declutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my dorm room, apartment, or home to create a more peaceful and organized living space.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Enjoy Fruits and Veggies

Adding fruits and vegetables to our meals nourishes our body and the planet. I will prepare and enjoy 2 servings of a variety of colorful fruits and veggies.

COMPLETED 31
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Listen to a Food Podcast

I will spend 30 minutes listening to a podcast about food.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Feedback Survey

Take the Campus Ecochallenge Feedback Survey

Tell us what you thought! Take a short survey about your experience to help us improve future events. It only takes a few minutes — and when you complete the survey, you'll earn points!

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Engage in a Mindfulness Practice

I will spend 15 minutes per day practicing Mindfulness.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 4 hours in my community or campus through clubs, service-learning, campus organizations, or other local events or opportunities.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise or Sunset

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Stay on the Ground and Travel Differently

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (e.g., telepresence, vacation locally).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Learn to Grow Plants My Way

I will spend 15 minutes exploring how I can grow plants in my space—whether it’s a dorm windowsill, apartment patio, or a shared campus garden.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

I will mulch the base of trees or plants near my dorm, apartment, or school garden to reduce runoff and help soil retain water.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Collect Rain Water for Outdoor Use

I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Improve a Bus Stop in My Community

I will help improve a bus or shuttle stop on or near my campus by sharing the schedule, picking up litter, adding art, picking up litter, or making other small improvements.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Track My Purchases and Spending Habits

I will spend 30 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Replace Screen Time with Other Activities

I will replace 1 minutes of screen time each day with other activities.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Learn About and Practice Sustainable Fashion

I will spend 60 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Practice Eco-Friendly Gardening

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Choose A Carbon Offset When Flying

Flying emits a lot of CO2 into the atmosphere, which affects air quality and the health of our planet, animals, and people. If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Understand My Water Footprint

Each of us has a water footprint, directly linked to our daily activities as well as the water required in the production of things we use each day. Understanding our water use is important for a healthy planet. I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste, then share what I learned on the feed.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

If allowed, I will install a low-flow showerhead in my dorm or apartment to save water. If not, I’ll advocate for them or look for other water-saving habits.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

I will watch 1 documentaries about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Switch To Cold Water for Laundry

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Learn More about Food Apartheid

I will spend 60 minutes learning about food apartheid and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Know My Core Four Biometrics

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI) if available to me through campus or local clinics.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed


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    Greatness Arthur-Samugana 4/28/2026 5:19 PM
    What are you grateful in nature?

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    Greatness Arthur-Samugana 4/17/2026 10:14 PM
    The weather was so good today. I hoped everyone went outside
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health
    What can lack of access to nutritious food affect a community? How can having access to nutritious food help a community become more resilient?

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    Greatness Arthur-Samugana 4/17/2026 10:13 PM
    Lack of access to nutritious food can lead to poor physical and mental health. In contrast, access to nutritious food improves overall health of the community.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health
    What are some ways you care for your physical and emotional well-being as a student? How can you support others in doing the same?

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    Greatness Arthur-Samugana 4/17/2026 10:10 PM
    I always advocate for wellness anyway I can. One way I do this is by encouraging other to start their own garden.

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    Greatness Arthur-Samugana 4/13/2026 4:58 PM
    What is your favorite healthy hobby and why? Mine is gardening because it allows me to grow my own food and stay grounded (pun intended).😉
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy
    What do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?

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    Greatness Arthur-Samugana 4/11/2026 1:19 AM
    I plan on my buying more plants to add to my garden.

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    Greatness Arthur-Samugana 4/11/2026 1:16 AM
    Lets keep going. Small steps big changes
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    How does food sovereignty address the complex transition from localized food systems to modern global food systems?

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    Greatness Arthur-Samugana 4/06/2026 7:49 AM
    Food sovereignty promotes local producers, which can help support sustainable practises.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation
    A round-trip flight from New York City to Los Angeles emits just over 1.5 tons of CO2—per person. That’s a lot of carbon! What can you do to reduce the number of flights you take per year?

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    Greatness Arthur-Samugana 4/05/2026 8:57 AM
    One way to reduce carbon emissions is to do a staycation. I do this often during long weekends, where I go to a nearby campsite and camp with any of my friends who are available. When no one else is available, I sometimes go by myself, and it is very calm and serene, allowing me to relax and reflect on life.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste
    How can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?

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    Greatness Arthur-Samugana 4/05/2026 8:50 AM
    I don’t like fast fashion, so I thrift most of my clothes. Since I know how to sew, it’s easy for me to upcycle my clothes and give them a new life. I have even made some clothes myself from scratch as a summer project, and it was really fun.

    • Jake Trees (102)'s avatar
      Jake Trees (102) 4/05/2026 9:26 AM
      Arthur that is amazing you thrift this saves money but also it is very exciting to see what great finds you might encounter. Every Saturday I devote my time to volunteer at a church thrift shop we have clothing and other miscellaneous things!