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October 3 - October 24, 2018
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Hannah Sheehan

CU Sustainable Synergy

"Just trying to foster a more sustainable future 💚🌎"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 346 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    2.0
    documentaries
    watched
  • UP TO
    21
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    120
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    195
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    225
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    14
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Hannah's actions

Nature

Practice Gratitude for Earth

I will spend 15 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Drive Less

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

I will watch 2 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns

I will spend 15 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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    Hannah Sheehan 10/16/2018 9:10 PM
    Very excited that we have so many members on our team and that we are helping push our communities in more sustainable directions. Keep it up Synergy!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
    Who is most affected by environmental degration and/or environmental irresponsiblity in your community? How are they affected?

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    Hannah Sheehan 10/16/2018 9:06 PM
    Something  learned today was that Potsdam is having an ethical review of their drinking water system and whether it should be fluoridated or not. There is a huge uproar because many residents of the county are not happy that they were not told beforehand that they must drink this water from their tap. Many want to Ben free from the town water but cannot afford to install their own well.

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    Hannah Sheehan 10/09/2018 8:05 AM
    Walked over 16 miles this weekend and traveled more than 50 miles using public transportation! Break from school doesn’t mean a break from sustainable living!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Choose Organic Ingredients
    Can organic farming feed the world? Which side of the argument do you fall on? Why?

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    Hannah Sheehan 10/03/2018 8:18 AM
    I think it would be very difficult for us all to eat organic foods for every meal everyday for an entire planet because we all have different dietary needs and financial stresses. Sure, maybe it’s easier for me to eat organic food more often but that’s because I have the ability to spend the money and go to places that offer it. Other parts of the world are not so lucky. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature Go for a Daily Walk
    How do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?

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    Hannah Sheehan 10/03/2018 8:14 AM
    I like the smell of the outdoors just after it Has just rained. One of my favorite smells.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Use Reusable Bags
    What do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reuseable one with you? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to establish this a successful habit?

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    Hannah Sheehan 10/02/2018 5:52 AM
    I usually accept the disposable one if I need a bag, but I collect and save them all until I can bring them back to the store to recycle them. However, if I have my car with me and I am planning to shop I will use the reusable bags that I always keep in the trunk of my car.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation Drive Less
    How has your access to various kinds of transportation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?

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    Hannah Sheehan 10/02/2018 5:50 AM
    I often had to drive most places each day because I lived far away but now I can walk more to get to my destination because I am much closer.