I will avoid sending 3 disposable cups to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Health
Prioritize Getting Enough Sleep
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.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Feedback Survey
Take the UFV Ecochallenge Feedback Survey
Share your feedback and experience with the Office of Sustainability! Complete by October 31st
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Health
Express Gratitude and Random Acts of Kindness
Small acts of kindness and gratitude can brighten someone's day and create a positive ripple effect. I will express gratitude to people or perform random acts of kindness to spread joy and connection.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
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UFV Sustainability Culture and Literacy Assessment
Complete the UFV Sustainability Culture and Literacy Assessment by October 17th
There's a student in my other class that general has been pretty quiet and reserved thus far, but in class we were asked to go into pairs, so I asked if we could team up, and we chatted a lot! During a break, we went to spirit bear and talked more throughout discussions. We swapped #s and are chatting now too! :)
I prioritized getting an extra hour of sleep rather than doing an extra hour of work. I instead woke up at a decent time and completed the work feeling more refreshed than if I had stayed up to complete it the night before.
Many stores/cafes do not offer a reusable mug option, or a "for-here" mug option. For instance, I wanted to get a bubble tea at a cafe and asked if they had any glass cups that I could use instead of a plastic substitute, since I was staying in anyways, but it isn't a need, so it isn't offered. I opted to simply not get the drink - in the future, I want to invest in a "bubble tea" cup so that hopefully I can still enjoy a yummy treat without the plastic :) The same cafe didn't have any ports for charging, so I ended up going to a different cafe, and got a drink in a glass cup there! I would have been fine without the straw, but they brought it to me with it already in the drink. Overall, a good day!
I'm excited to challenge myself with the actions I have selected. I know it starts in two days, but I'm looking forward to doing these practices even now :)
Samantha G 10/02/2025 9:42 AMI love when cafes put drinks in glass cups - especially if they have a nice design on them - it feels much more fancy!