Taylor Gorst

UWL ENV Braun

Points Total

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464 Total

Participant Impact

up to

440

gallons of water

have been saved
up to

1,320

minutes

spent exercising

Taylor's Actions

Energy

Turn it off

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

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 60 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Feed

Reflection Question
Water 5-Minute Showers

Five minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?

Taylor Gorst 10/03/2018 4:26 PM

Some additional steps you can take to reduce the amount of water you use are to avoid letting the water run while you brush your teeth or by using the dishwasher instead of hand washing them.

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Reflection Question
Energy Turn it off

How is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?

Taylor Gorst 10/03/2018 4:15 PM

If the electricity is generated by the burning of fossil fuels, the emissions from the fossil fuels can have a negative impact of animals and humans. Electricity generated by fossil fuels can have a negative impact on our environment as well. Fossil fuels produce carbon dioxide which depletes the Earth's Ozone layer.

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Reflection Question
Health Exercise Daily

How can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?

Taylor Gorst 10/03/2018 3:54 PM

You can incorporate spending time with friends or family into your exercise routine by inviting them to work out or attend a fun fitness class with you. If you enjoy spending time in nature, go for a hike or bike ride outside.

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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?

Taylor Gorst 10/03/2018 3:49 PM

If I am in a situation where I need a bag, but don't have a reusable one, I try to carry things out in my hand. However, if I have a lot of items, I will accept a disposable one. In order to avoid this, I should establish a system for always having a reusable bag such as keeping one in my car or purse at all times.

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