Alex Matthews

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

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

I will spend 5 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.

Go to group therapy because it looks after my mental health.

Daily movement supports our physical and mental health. I will spend 15 minutes each day exercising in a way that feels good to me, such as walking, running, stretching, or dancing.

Processed foods can be less nutritious for our bodies and take more energy and water to produce, which can create more waste, pollution, and may offer fewer health benefits. I will enjoy 1 meals per day free of processed foods.

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.

I will make sure I'm registered to vote. While I'm at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!

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.

I will spend 5 minutes practicing Loving-Kindness Meditation to nurture love and compassion for myself and others.

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

I will spend 5 minutes reading the Ecochallenge feed each day and giving high fives or commenting on posts by people who I don't know, but whose content inspires or interests me.

I will spend 10 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

Cutting back on refined sugar can improve energy, mood, and overall health. I will limit my intake of sugary snacks and drinks by reducing refined sugar in meals or snacks each day.

I will spend 25 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.

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!

Good sleep is essential for a healthy body and mind. I will prioritize getting 8 hours of quality sleep each night and develop a bedtime routine that supports rest and relaxation.

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

I will spend 5 minutes per day practicing Mindfulness.

I will watch 1 documentaries about systemic racism to learn more about how it affects us and the planet.

Seeing where waste goes can change how we think about what we throw away. I will visit a local facility to learn more about the waste stream in my community and share what I learn with others and in the feed.

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

I will use the resource links provided and spend 10 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.

I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.

I will spend 5 minutes learning more about renewable energy alternatives (i.e. solar, wind, biomass) in my region.