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Campus Ecochallenge

Lara Wolff

Green Guardians

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
1,173 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

6,017

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

110

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

336

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

2,339

minutes

of additional sleep
UP TO

11,391

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

3.0

hours

volunteered
UP TO

12,065

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

82

minutes

spent learning

Lara's actions

Health

Healthy Sleep

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 50 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 63
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Happiness

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

COMPLETED 65
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 63
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Joyful Movement

I will spend 20 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.

COMPLETED 63
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Tour A Waste Management Facility

I will spend at least 45 minute(s) touring (virtually or in person) a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about our local waste and waste recovery streams.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

RESEARCH LOCAL WASTE SITES

I will spend 20 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 64
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 45-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 63
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 42
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 41
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 3 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Turn it off

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

COMPLETED 66
DAILY ACTIONS

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
Health Healthy Sleep

Consider how many hours of sleep you get now. How would you like to shift your sleep patterns? What are you finding works for you to be successful in this action?

Lara Wolff 12/03/2024 7:27 PM

I currently get around 6-7 hours of sleep, but I’d like to aim for 8 hours to feel more rested and focused. To shift my sleep patterns, I’ve started setting a consistent bedtime and limiting screen time before bed. What works well for me is creating a relaxing nighttime routine, like reading or meditating, to wind down.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste RESEARCH LOCAL WASTE SITES

In what neighborhoods or areas of your region are landfills or other waste sites located? Which communities are most affected by these locations?

Lara Wolff 12/03/2024 7:25 PM

On Oahu, the main landfill is the Waimānalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill, located on the west side of the island near Ko Olina. This area and nearby communities, like Nānākuli and Wai‘anae, are most affected by the landfill. These impacts include environmental concerns like odors, pests, and potential groundwater contamination, as well as the social burden of hosting the island’s primary waste disposal site.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Tour A Waste Management Facility

Field trip! What a fun way to learn about our impact and consumption! What facility did you tour? What did you learn?

Lara Wolff 12/03/2024 7:23 PM

We toured the Marine Debris Research Center and learned about their efforts to recycle fishing nets found in the ocean. They showed us how these nets are collected, cleaned, and repurposed into new materials, reducing waste and protecting marine life. It was eye-opening to see how much effort goes into addressing ocean pollution and how recycling can make a big difference.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community Volunteer in my Community

What is one thing you can do to help your community become more sustainable?

Lara Wolff 12/03/2024 7:22 PM

One thing I can do to help my community become more sustainable is to promote and practice proper waste separation. By recycling and composting correctly, we can reduce landfill waste, conserve resources, and lower pollution.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Explore My Area

How might spending more time outdoors enhance your brainpower?

Lara Wolff 12/03/2024 7:21 PM

Spending more time outdoors can enhance brainpower by improving focus, reducing stress, and boosting creativity. Fresh air and natural surroundings can increase mental clarity, while physical activity outdoors helps improve blood flow to the brain, supporting better cognitive function.

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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?

Lara Wolff 12/03/2024 7:21 PM

Here on Oahu, the main water source is groundwater stored in aquifers, which are naturally replenished by rainfall. This water is then treated and supplied by the Honolulu Board of Water Supply to meet the island’s needs.

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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?

Lara Wolff 12/03/2024 7:19 PM

Yes, it feels true. Nature’s beauty and mysteries help us feel calm and connected. A culture that stays indoors too much may lose this connection, leading to stress, less creativity, and weaker emotional growth. It reminds us how important it is to spend time outside.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Use a Reusable Mug

Maybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?

Lara Wolff 12/03/2024 7:18 PM

Sometimes, it’s inconvenient to carry a reusable cup everywhere, especially when cravings for coffee hit unexpectedly. Forgetting the cup or not having space for it can make the switch challenging. However, knowing that using a reusable cup reduces waste and helps the environment brings a sense of pride and motivation to keep trying. It feels rewarding to contribute to a cleaner planet, even if the habit takes time to fully adopt.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Needs Vs. Wants

How is creativity a necessary ingredient for practicing simplicity?

Lara Wolff 12/03/2024 7:17 PM

Creativity is essential for practicing simplicity because it helps you find innovative ways to do more with less. It enables you to repurpose resources, solve problems efficiently, and focus on what truly matters, making simplicity both functional and fulfilling.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Joyful Movement

What's your favorite activity(ies) in which you experience joy while being active and moving?

Lara Wolff 12/03/2024 7:16 PM

Snowboarding during winter time is my favorite activity that makes me happy :)

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