Adrian Mendez

ENSTU 309, 4-5:20PM (Online)

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
287 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

5

organic meals

consumed
UP TO

40

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

52

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

425

minutes

spent exercising

Adrian's actions

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Work-Life Balance

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Brush My Teeth Without Running Water

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Leave No Trace

I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Health

Joyful Movement

I will spend 30 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 45 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Choose Organic Ingredients

Many people say that “you can’t feed the world with just organic food.” How would you respond to that statement?

Adrian Mendez 11/29/2023 3:37 PM

I would have to agree because not everyone can sustain with just 'organic food'. To add on, not everyone can afford food that is labeled as 'organic' and some communities don't have access to markets that provide organic food options.

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Adrian Mendez 11/28/2023 4:10 PM

This challenge has helped me be a little more organized and being able to track my progress is fun. This makes keeping track of these things enjoyable.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Use a Reusable Water Bottle

While water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?

Adrian Mendez 11/14/2023 4:40 PM

I use a reusable water bottle for work and it has helped me to carry one each day

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water Brush My Teeth Without Running Water

What is the main water source in your region? If you don't know, how could you find out?

Adrian Mendez 11/14/2023 4:39 PM

I don't normally enjoy doing this, but I atleast try it 3-4 times a week each time I decide to wash my teeth throughout the day

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Work-Life Balance

How might practicing work-life balance lead to a more sustainable life for yourself? How might it contribute to sustainability more broadly?

Adrian Mendez 11/14/2023 4:38 PM

it will allow me to come home and not be too tired to enjoy family time

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