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October 3 - October 24, 2018
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Sabrina Olsen

The University of Vermont Medical Center

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Sabrina's actions

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

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Simplicity

Disconnect from Email

I will disconnect from my email when not working or studying.

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Water

Say No to Plastic Straws

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 5 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

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Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

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5-Minute Showers

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

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Participant Feed

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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water Say No to Plastic Straws
    What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?

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    Sabrina Olsen 10/22/2018 3:58 PM
    I own a metal straw that I try to use as much as possible

  • 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?

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    Sabrina Olsen 10/22/2018 3:57 PM
    Luckily its easy with short hair to shower in 5 minutes but its possible with long hair too if you don't get distracted by enjoying the hot water.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water Conserve Toilet Water
    What would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?

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    Sabrina Olsen 10/22/2018 3:56 PM
    I try to have my family only flush when going #2