Christopher Broze

Sealions4Sustainability

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
2,100 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

80

whole food meals

consumed
UP TO

86

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

465

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

4,109

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

474

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

2,212

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

3,961

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

4,109

minutes

spent outdoors

Christopher's actions

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 15 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 78
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Meditate

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 5 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

COMPLETED 79
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 79
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 79
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Brush My Teeth Without Running Water

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

COMPLETED 79
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Keep a Nature Journal

I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Power Down the Computer

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.

COMPLETED 78
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn it off

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

COMPLETED 78
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Whole Food Lifestyle

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

COMPLETED 79
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 15 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 71
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature

Rachel Carson said that we need the beauty and mysteries of the natural world for our spiritual and emotional development. Does that ring true for you? What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time indoors?
Christopher Broze 1/20/2024 1:10 PM
This does ring true to me because my morning runs serve as a type of therapy for me. I think that going on walks/runs without technology is a great way of reconnecting with the natural world, which allows us to reflect on ourselves as a whole. To answer the second question, I think that technology allows people to entertain themselves very easily, so it could be hard for those people to step outside of their comfort zone.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Michael Pollan states that “it is better to pay the grocer (our edit: or the farmer!) than the doctor.” What are your thoughts on this assertion?
Christopher Broze 1/20/2024 1:07 PM
I believe that he is saying that buying organic foods is a great way to avoid health issues. Even though organic food may be a little bit more expensive than processed foods, it will prove to be very effective in the long run.

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Christopher Broze 1/18/2024 12:44 PM
My campus ecochallenge is going very well! I am starting to see the benefits of taking in the beauty of the natural world by immersing myself in this challenge in every activity that I do!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health

How can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Christopher Broze 1/18/2024 12:43 PM
I can incorporate personal values, such as hanging out with my friends, by inviting them to go on a run/walk with me in the mornings! Afterward, we can grab a bite to eat or some coffee.

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