Caroline Saple

Sealions4Sustainability

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
1,515 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

213

whole food meals

consumed
UP TO

2,765

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

530

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

76

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

1,964

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

4,810

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

2,765

minutes

spent outdoors

Caroline's 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 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Keep a Nature Journal

I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.

COMPLETED 0
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 48
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn it off

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

COMPLETED 58
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Whole Food Lifestyle

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

COMPLETED 78
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

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

COMPLETED 76
DAILY 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 74
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 78
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 67
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 78
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy

What are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
Caroline Saple 2/14/2024 3:07 PM
Some other easy things that we can do to save energy and reduce our environmental footprint include turning off lights, opt for natural lighting, and spend more time outside!

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- Yoseleen Guerrero 2/17/2024 12:47 AM
  yesss!
  i honestly be forgetting to turn off my lights when i leave my room and its bad. But i would have to keep reminding myself that i need to save energy. Yea just wanted to go foward from your reflection since its something i can relate to.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water

What is the main water source in your region? If you don't know, how could you find out?
Caroline Saple 2/14/2024 3:05 PM
The main water source in the San Diego region is the Colorado River.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

While water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
Caroline Saple 2/09/2024 10:46 AM
I only feel that I have opted for bottled water when I am "in a pinch" or out an about and I don't have a reusable water bottle on hand. I try my best to bring my water bottle with me wherever I go and plan to continue this habit!

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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?
Caroline Saple 2/02/2024 1:32 PM
I love this assertion! I have also heard the saying "let food be thy medicine," and I choose to live according to this as much as I can. I find investing in nourishing foods to be a good use of my finances. Ultimately, I'm sure that keeping up with my health now and paying the extra dollar will be much less expensive than medical expenses in the future.

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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?
Caroline Saple 1/23/2024 9:46 PM
I can invite friends to workout with me, whether that is to go for a swim, a hike, or to the gym! I also lead a circuit training class on campus, so I like to invite my friends to join to foster community.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity

What would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?
Caroline Saple 1/14/2024 6:44 AM
This day, I reflected on Scripture using the lectio divinia method. I would love to spend more time doing this style of meditation and reflect more on the Word of God.

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