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2018 People's Ecochallenge
October 3 - October 24, 2018
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October 3 - October 24, 2018

UNO Sustainability

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Points Total

  • 0 Today
  • 0 This Week
  • 13,517
    Total

Team Impact

  • up to
    7.0
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • up to
    51
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • up to
    45
    whole food meals
    consumed
  • up to
    7.0
    zero-waste meals
    consumed
  • up to
    80
    miles
    traveled by bike
  • up to
    59
    miles
    traveled by bus
  • up to
    210
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • up to
    9.0
    miles
    traveled by carpool
  • up to
    4.0
    miles
    traveled by foot
  • up to
    697
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • up to
    2.0
    energy audits
    conducted
  • up to
    13
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • up to
    2,570
    minutes
    being mindful
  • up to
    3,075
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • up to
    18
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • up to
    8.0
    pounds of paper
    have been saved
  • up to
    150
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • up to
    17
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • up to
    148
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • up to
    3.0
    waste audits
    conducted
  • up to
    26
    pounds
    waste composted
  • up to
    1,836
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • up to
    5,070
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • up to
    2,720
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • up to
    74
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables
  • up to
    1.0
    donations
    made
  • up to
    14
    conversations
    with people
  • up to
    2.0
    public officials or leaders
    contacted
  • up to
    96
    hours
    volunteered
  • up to
    2.0
    community events
    hosted or attended
  • up to
    4.0
    documentaries
    watched
  • up to
    5,540
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • up to
    1,845
    minutes
    spent learning

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  • October 29 at 12:00 PM
    I think environmental factors majorly affect human health, it's our atmosphere and we live in it, therefore it affects us all.
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    Anna Latch
  • October 24 at 8:23 PM
    Way to go team UNO Sustainability!
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    Sarah Burke
  • October 24 at 8:05 PM
    Time and convenience are the biggest factors for choosing transportation. I really have to plan ahead to take the bus because it could add up to 30 minutes to the trip waiting at the bus stops. I do think it's safe, I just wish they came on exact, reliable times. 
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    Abi Hansen
  • October 24 at 8:02 PM
    Today I went to a group weight lifting class with my friend. We plan to try going to the gym together when we can so that it is more enjoyable. 
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    Abi Hansen
  • October 24 at 6:07 PM
    While outside, I not only enjoyed nature, but spent many hours helping to conserve it. I've collected native grass seeds, removed invasive species, and cleared trails for others to also enjoy nature. I felt the wind blowing through the prairies, and the softness of the grasses. I heard the crunch of leaves and sticks beneath my feet. I felt a...
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    Noah Sundberg
  • October 24 at 5:58 PM
    I currently volunteer at the local nature center, Fontenelle Forest. There I have assisted in restoring the ecosystem. I could become more involved, and plan to do so, in organizations that promote and practice sustainability. One of those organizations is Green Bellevue.
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    Noah Sundberg

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Competitions

Challenger Members Points Challenged Members Points  
Challenger: UNO Sustainability Challenger Team Members: 73 Challenger Points: 13517 Winning?: VS. Challenged: UNMC/Nebraska Medicine LiveGreen Challenged Team Members: 107 Challenged Points: 15317 Winning?: