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Korina Gratton

UFV Ecochallenge 2025

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
219 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

4.4

pounds

food waste prevented
UP TO

20

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

192

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

23

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

19

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

20

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

221

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

18

more servings

of fruits and vegetables
UP TO

209

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

45

minutes

spent learning

Korina's actions

Health

Enjoy Fruits and Veggies

Adding fruits and vegetables to our meals nourishes our body and the planet. I will prepare and enjoy 3 servings of a variety of colorful fruits and veggies.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Feedback Survey

Take the UFV Ecochallenge Feedback Survey

Share your feedback and experience with the Office of Sustainability! Complete by October 31st

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Feedback Survey

UFV Sustainability Culture and Literacy Assessment

Complete the UFV Sustainability Culture and Literacy Assessment by October 17th

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Plan Meals for the Week

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Make Smart Seafood Choices

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Disconnect from Email

I will only check my email during school or study hours, using my personal time for activities that support my well-being and align with my values.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Reduce Single-Use Disposables

Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate. I will keep 2 containers out of the landfill each day.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottles from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 9
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 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cups to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Research Restorative Justice

I will spend 30 minutes learning about restorative justice and conflict resolution opportunities in my own community or state.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Adjust the Thermostat

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Power Down the Computer

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 per day.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Reflect on My Needs Versus Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Participant Feed

Korina Gratton 10/10/2025 4:26 PM
There's a chill in the air today! It's tempting to want to turn the heat on, even though we know it will warm up next week and it's not good for the environment. I'm reminding myself that during my childhood, I wasn't allowed to turn the heat on it was past Nov 1st, and only for bedtime (I lived in the mountains and my room was in the basement) - the rest of the time it was layer the sweaters on or use the wood fireplace.

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- Samantha G 10/11/2025 4:45 PM
  Sounds like we grew up in the same house, haha! The temps in my house growing up never went higher than 18 C in the winter - so it was "put on a sweater if you're cold." It's funny, I still put a sweater on first instead of turning up the heat!
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity

Notice how much time you were spending checking email outside of class or study time. What changed for you when you created space away from your inbox?
Korina Gratton 10/10/2025 4:10 PM
When I started setting specific times for checking email, I learned how often I check it! It was surprising how often I click on that button and I don't expect much email. Scheduling my email time is also allowing me to be more thoughtful in my responses.

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- Alex Matthews 10/10/2025 5:30 PM
  That's really cool to schedule your email time!
  
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Korina Gratton 10/07/2025 2:23 PM
How are others balancing sustainable actions with others in your family/household who may not be as committed?

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Korina Gratton 10/06/2025 11:37 AM
Went to Boundary Bay today and went for a walk on the beach. My mom reminisced on how different the beach and area looked from her childhood. Lots more buildings built and the water looked pretty scuzzy. We talked about how they used to walk out to the US border (big marker in the middle of the water) and even down to Point Roberts.

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- Samantha G 10/07/2025 9:18 AM
  It's really interesting how time and human beings change things (in both good and not-so-good ways). I wonder too if time also warps our memories a little, and we remember certain parts of things, or how it felt to do something.
  
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Korina Gratton 10/03/2025 9:08 AM
Almost forgot to check in, so need to build that into my daily schedule. Luckily the actions I chose are things I am trying to do anyways so that isn't more to remember. I just need to be more conscious of my actions and spend more time on the daily actions.

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- Samantha G 10/04/2025 10:27 AM
  That's a good way to remind you of the habits you are already doing! Sustainability is also about doing what's manageable :)
  
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