Ecochallenge.org

2018 People's Ecochallenge

October 3 - October 24, 2018

Jennifer Gowin

UM Marketing, Advancement and Alumni

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Jennifer's actions

Waste

Choose Two-Sided Printing

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper each day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.

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DAILY ACTION

Energy

Turn it off

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

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

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

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Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 30 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity

How is creativity necessary for practicing simplicity?
Jennifer Gowin 10/04/2018 12:27 PM
You have to be willing to be creative - not spending money on unnecessary items but instead try making something from items you already have. Spend time outside instead of inside playing video games or watching tv.

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