Vallon Bucayu-Lee

ENSTU 309, 12-1:20PM

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
431 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

3.0

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

2.2

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

185

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

48

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

95

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

405

minutes

spent outdoors

Vallon's actions

Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

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

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

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

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

No dairy

I will not drink any milk for 2 weeks straight.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Energy

Turn it off

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

COMPLETED 3
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 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Spend Time Outside

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

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature

Father Thomas Berry says, "... our primary purpose is celebration. Celebration of the dawn and the sunset and the different seasons of the year is a religious ritual, a way in which humans can establish their integral relationship with the universe, with the planet Earth." What is your response to Berry's assertion?
Vallon Bucayu-Lee 11/25/2023 7:21 PM
I think that sunsets and sunrises are things that we take for granted. There are so visually beautiful and like Thomas Berry says, can have lots of spiritual and religious influences. Additionally, whenever I take time out of my day to admire the sunset, I feel like it is a really great mental break to just pause and take a breather.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water

What would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?
Vallon Bucayu-Lee 11/25/2023 7:19 PM
In California I feel like there is a huge division between water rations. I know that there are lots of arguments between Central Valley residents and So Cal (specifically LA) residents. Personally, I feel that lots of water goes towards farming and agriculture and enforcing laws that prioritize planting crops and plants that use less water would be beneficial for everyone.

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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?
Vallon Bucayu-Lee 11/25/2023 7:16 PM
Yes, I feel that when I spend more time outdoors, my anxiety and stress levels lower. Especially now with it being final exam time, spending time outside reading, walking, listening to music, or just appreciating nature is so beneficial. I think that culture that prioritize spending time outside are happy and more in tune with themselves and the universe.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature

How do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
Vallon Bucayu-Lee 11/25/2023 7:15 PM
Especially during this time of year, I find myself able to appreciate all the fall leaves turning bright orange, red, and yellow. When I walk I feel like I can soak in more of my surroundings and appreciate nature more!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity

How is creativity a necessary ingredient for practicing simplicity?
Vallon Bucayu-Lee 11/16/2023 12:10 PM
We can limit the amount of stuff that we have. I went to multiple thrift stores today with my friends and they all bought stuff but I didn't because I knew that I didn't need anything more.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy

How is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Vallon Bucayu-Lee 11/07/2023 12:34 PM
Due to the fact that I live on-campus in a huge apartment building, I know that there is lots of electricity being produced by multiple people. This is connected to electronic devices, kitchen appliances, games, hair tools, etc.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy

What are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
Vallon Bucayu-Lee 11/07/2023 12:33 PM
turn off the lights when you're not in the room

try to carpool to reduce CO2 emissions from multiple cars
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