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Rishu Nevatia

#EnergizeGU24

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Rishu's actions

Transportation

Ride a WMATA or GU Bus

Use public transportation, like a WMATA bus or GUTS bus, instead of driving or ubering.

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Nature

Connect with nature

Check out what Georgetown University has to offer in regards to improving your health through connecting with nature through the NatureRx program. Join groups or activities centered around getting outdoors.

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Transportation

Try Capital Bikeshare

Use Georgetown's bike sharing program instead of driving or ubering.

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Energy

Georgetown Energy Innovation Competition (GEIC)

October 22nd, come to present an energy saving project as a group of students for a chance to implement on campus.

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Energy

Energy Forum

October 28th 5-6pm, come listen to faculty and staff focused on energy and sustainability at Georgetown University.

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Community

Hoya Harvest Festival

October 18th 4-6pm, come to the Hoya Harvest Garden (Regents, Hall, 4th floor Patio) for food, drinks, music, art and crafts.

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Waste

Use the compost bin at Leo's and Epicurean

Instead of just tossing out your trash, reduce the amount of waste sent to the landfill by composting. Hoya Hospitality composts back-of-house food waste in our kitchens. You can compost at Leo’s and Epicurean too. Epicurean and Leo’s has compost, trash, and recycling options for post-consumer food waste.

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Waste

Use a resuable water bottle or mug

Skip using plastic bottles and use a reusable bottle. You could win a Georgetown reusable Starbucks cup by participating in the Energy Instagram Trivia @sustainablegu or by being one of the top ten participants on EcoChallenge.

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Energy

Turn it off

I will turn off the lights and power down/unplug electronic devices when not in use. These sticker and light switch covers were driven by the winning student group from the Georgetown Energy Innovation Challenge (GEIC).

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Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

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

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation Try Capital Bikeshare
    What alternative mode of transportation do you take most?

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    Rishu Nevatia 10/30/2024 6:35 AM
    I usually take a scooter or the Guts bus if it's too far
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Turn it off
    Have you started noticing empty spaces with the lights on?

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    Rishu Nevatia 10/30/2024 6:35 AM
    I have! The study rooms almost always have the lights on.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Use a resuable water bottle or mug
    Do you have a favorite reusable cup for traveling?

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    Rishu Nevatia 10/30/2024 6:34 AM
    I have my Gatorade bottle that I've had since like middle school and I go everywhere with it
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature Connect with nature
    How do you feel after spending time outside?

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    Rishu Nevatia 10/30/2024 6:34 AM
    I feel a lot better because breathing in the fresh air helped me get a great start to my day!