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Emily Horak

UFV Ecochallenge 2025

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 389 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    705
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    22
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    340
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    60
    minutes
    spent outdoors

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 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Replace Screen Time with Other Activities

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

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore a New Trail or Nature Walk

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

COMPLETED
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 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Feedback Survey

UFV Sustainability Culture and Literacy Assessment

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Turn Off Lights and Electronics

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

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Participant Feed


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    Emily Horak 10/02/2025 10:14 PM
    beautiful weather today! A great reminder to get outside and enjoy some nature :)
  • 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.