Molly Dwyer

WashU ENST Orcas

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
295 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

20

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill

Molly's actions

Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

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

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn it off

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

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Adjust the Thermostat

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

COMPLETED 11
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
Energy Adjust the Thermostat

Your utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your zipcode, and in your state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?

Molly Dwyer 10/05/2018 10:39 AM

My roommate and I have started turning our room temperature up when we are not in the room during the day, and cooling it back down, or opening a window at night. Although it is not very comfortable at first when we come back from class, we know it is the right thing to do.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Needs Vs. Wants

How is creativity necessary for practicing simplicity?

Molly Dwyer 10/05/2018 10:37 AM

Creativity is necessary for practicing simplicity because you need to be able to figure out multiple uses for certain items. My roommate and I were going to buy big poster board paper to review for our psych exam, but instead, we went to a classroom and used a chalk board.

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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 reuseable one but it's just hard to make the switch. Think about 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?

Molly Dwyer 10/05/2018 10:36 AM

It feels good. It was much easier than I expected it to be. I now just carry my water bottle around with me everywhere I go, especially to dinner. I am using much less plastic than I did before, and it feels good. I still need to work on my Starbucks drinks, however.

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