Gregory LaMoy

The University of Vermont Medical Center

"My mission for the Go Green, Save Green is to adopt sustainable actions to improve our organizations, community and plant. Every step counts!"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
709 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

community event

hosted or attended
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0.0

hours

volunteered
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74

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

630

minutes

of additional sleep
UP TO

900

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

140

miles

not traveled by car
UP TO

140

miles

traveled by carpool
UP TO

90

minutes

spent learning
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1.0

documentary

watched

Gregory's actions

Food

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

I will watch 1 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

Simplicity

Work-Life Balance

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Go Paperless

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Join An Outdoor Project

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Healthy Sleep

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Try Carpooling

I will commute by carpool 10 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 5.28 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

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

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

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Gregory LaMoy 10/23/2018 6:29 AM

Today and tomorrow are the final two days to log your sustainable actions Team "The University of Vermont Medical Center!!" Let's finish this EcoChallenge out strong!

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Gregory LaMoy 10/22/2018 5:37 AM

Final week; Log those point Team The University of Vermont Medical Center Team!

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Gregory LaMoy 10/19/2018 5:43 AM

Happy Friday everyone, let's finish out this EcoChallenge STRONG!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Go Paperless

Reducing your paper mail can be such a freeing action to take -- by reducing what is coming in, you can reduce what is going into the recycling bin too. How does it make you feel? What is the next step you will take to reduce your waste?

Gregory LaMoy 10/18/2018 4:14 AM

In today's world going paperless is a no brainer. We have become so dependent on technology and it's ability to offer us our information in an instant. I personally prefer having my information at my fingertips and love the fact that I receive less mail. Mail today generates a ton of paper with all the advertisements and extra enclosed envelopes. My next step to reduce my waste is to seek alternative food packaging at the grocery store that is more compostable friendly.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Try Carpooling

What are the factors that influence your choice of transportation? These can include things like money, time, and convenience, as well as perceptions of danger or safety.

Gregory LaMoy 10/18/2018 4:11 AM

My wife and I both work at the hospital and we are fortunate that our schedules align well. Therefore, we try to carpool as often as we can to save the gas money, reduce our emissions and the wear and tear on our vehicles. Also it is an extra bonus to have a few extra minutes in the morning to chat.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Needs Vs. Wants

How is creativity necessary for practicing simplicity?

Gregory LaMoy 10/18/2018 4:09 AM

Being creative allows you to see the beauty and simplicity in everyday things. Creativity allows us to be imaginative and interact with our world in a way that is fun and easy.

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Gregory LaMoy 10/18/2018 4:07 AM

Team "The University of Vermont Medical Center:" including today we have one week left of the EcoChallenge, make sure to log your actions to earn our team points!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Eat Mindfully

Mindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How do your eating experiences differ when practicing mindfulness?

Gregory LaMoy 10/17/2018 10:53 AM

I find that I am able to taste, enjoy and feel nourished! It feels good to feel full prior to being done eating.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Work-Life Balance

Is practicing work-life balance difficult to do? How does it feel when you first begin? How does this feel for you after 21 days?

Gregory LaMoy 10/17/2018 10:52 AM

Work Life balance is not challenging for me because I work for the Wellness department at work. It is a priority for us and it is refreshing to continue to be mindful of this month during the EcoChallenge

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Join An Outdoor Project

How well do you know the area you live in? Is a deep knowledge of your surroundings -- known as a 'sense of place' -- important to you? If so, why?

Gregory LaMoy 10/17/2018 10:41 AM

My natural environment is extremely important to me. I live in Vermont and am constantly outside hiking and adhering to the leave no trace principles to ensure that our beautiful environment is around for many generations to come.

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