Parker Smith 902
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 251 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0miletraveled by bus
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UP TO3.0milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO2.0milestraveled by foot
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UP TO135pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO10minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO72gallons of waterhave been saved
Parker's actions
Community
Explore the Community Feed and Connect with Others
I will spend 10 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.
Energy
Heat and Cool Naturally
I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.
Energy
Turn Off Lights and Electronics
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Switch To Cold Water for Laundry
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
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 per day.
Transportation
Walk Instead of Driving
I will walk 5 miles each day instead of driving.
Transportation
Use Public Transit Instead of Driving
I will use public transit 1 miles each day and avoid sending CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Water
Brush My Teeth Without Running Water
I will save up to 4 gallons (15 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save water in my dorm or shared living space by only flushing the toilet when necessary—potentially conserving up to 12 gallons (45 L) per day.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
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.
Simplicity
Declutter My Living Space
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.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationThe US spends roughly 20% of its federal budget on defense. In contrast, 2% goes to education, 20% goes to social security and just 3% goes to transportation infrastructure. Do these numbers surprise you at all? Why or why not? How would you adjust them if you could?
Parker Smith 902 10/21/2025 12:18 PMI am not surprised, but I would probably give a little more to education and transportation. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunityWho inspired you on the feed, and why? Did you meet anyone new, learn anything exciting, or discover a new perspective?
Parker Smith 902 10/20/2025 8:59 PMThere were some unique people on the feed that were truly inspiring with their way with the words. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
Parker Smith 902 10/20/2025 8:47 PMEasy things to do to reduce your environmental footprint is turning off the lights when you leave your room, using a re-usable water bottle, and even opening windows instead of using a fan can make little differences. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyWhat are other ways you could use the power of the sun to reduce your own environmental footprint?
Parker Smith 902 10/20/2025 6:22 AMOne of the biggest ways to reduce your environmental footprint by using the sun is by taking advantage of solar panels. They can greatly reduce the amount of energy used through unsustainable means.