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Emily Horak

UFV Ecochallenge 2025

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 83 THIS WEEK
  • 83 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    30
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    2.0
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    20
    gallons of water
    have been saved

Emily's actions

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cups to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Feedback Survey

Take the UFV Ecochallenge Feedback Survey

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

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Replace Screen Time with Other Activities

I will replace 30 minutes of screen time each day with other activities.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Nature

Explore a New Trail or Nature Walk

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Take 5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Feedback Survey

UFV Sustainability Culture and Literacy Assessment

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

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity
    What did you notice in implementing this challenge? Was it hard to choose other activities over screen time? How did you decide to spend your time?

    Emily Horak's avatar
    Emily Horak 10/01/2025 11:20 PM
    I have been wanting to spend more time enjoying my creative hobbies like painting and sewing, but its easy to get stuck on screens. I always feel better after spending even a few minutes doing something creative, and want to implement into my day instead of screens.