Bonheur Muhuzi

Sustainable Sealions

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
115 THIS WEEK
371 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

88

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

185

miles

not traveled by car
UP TO

568

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

568

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

88

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

198

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

43

more servings

of fruits and vegetables

Bonheur's 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 each day that I do this.

COMPLETED 11
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 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn it off

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

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 30 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Drive Less

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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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?

Bonheur Muhuzi 9/14/2023 8:16 PM

Same water thermostat bottle I have been having for a year. Always have it with me; avoid throwing water bottles. And fill it up 4-5 times a day.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Power Down the Computer

What are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?

Bonheur Muhuzi 9/14/2023 8:13 PM

Worked on Logic pro for most time of the day, but turned off to have time of myself, and family.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health More Fruits and Veggies

How does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?

Bonheur Muhuzi 9/14/2023 8:12 PM

I ate some african vegetables called lenga-lenga, , and nyanya ntole. Also eat watermelon and some mangoes.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Spend Time Outside

Rachel Carson said that we need the beauty and mysteries of the natural world for our spiritual and emotional development. Does that ring true for you? What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time indoors?

Bonheur Muhuzi 9/08/2023 8:13 PM

2 hours playing soccer in the park

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Drive Less

How has your access to various kinds of transportation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?

Bonheur Muhuzi 9/08/2023 8:12 PM

Carpool to soccer practice with my brother

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