Austin Teague

CSUMB Climate Solutions Online Team

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
868 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

520

gallons of water

have been saved

Austin's actions

Economy & Communities

Mend Clothing

SDG #9 Industry & Infrastructure

I will mend a piece of clothing for myself, family or friends.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Take 5-Minute Or Less Showers

SDG #6 Water & Sanitation

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Education & Livelihood

Work-Life Balance

SDG #8 Work & Economy

During the workday, I will schedule time for daily rest during work days to practice work-life balance.

COMPLETED 26
DAILY ACTIONS

Basic Needs & Security

Calculate Your Water Footprint

SDG #6 Water & Sanitation

I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Basic Needs & Security

What is one way you will reduce your water use? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your water use?
Austin Teague 4/30/2022 5:32 PM
In relation to the other actions that are water related, I have been limiting my showers to less than 5 minutes to save a major amount of water. I will also use less water when washing the dishes by only using one sink full of water instead of keep having to drain it because I leave the tap on.

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- Alyssa Phillips 4/30/2022 5:54 PM
  Hi Austin,
  I am impressed at your water saving abilities! I will have to try doing dishes like that as well.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Economy & Communities

What was it like to mend your clothing? If you are skilled at mending, what tips do you have for others?
Austin Teague 4/30/2022 2:06 PM
For this action, I repaired my sisters jacket, which had a hole in it when she fell down while running. I have some experience of sewing as pretty much my whole family knows how to do it because of their hobbies. My tip for others is to take it slow and not rush through it.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Education & Livelihood

How does practicing a work-life balance create a more sustainable life for you? How might it contribute to sustainability more broadly?
Austin Teague 4/30/2022 1:59 PM
Having a better work-life balance allows me time to alleviate myself from the pressures of school and work. Having this time to reflect allows me to think about the sustainable choices that I have/can make in the future.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Basic Needs & Security

With 5-minute or less showers reducing your water footprint, what do you plan to add next to your water conservation habits?
Austin Teague 4/30/2022 1:49 PM
To further add to my conservation habits, I like the idea someone else brought up about having one bowl of water for washing dishes and not continuing to run the tap. It is definitely beneficial for saving a lot of water.

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Austin Teague 4/23/2022 8:58 PM
The third week of this challenge has gone by, and it has been quite similar to last week. It has become more uniform in the ways I participate in the challenge and this has definitely taken root as a normal part of my schedule. It has also been great reading through everyone's great posts describing their experiences doing so many different things. It is very cool to see the ways people are helping the environment and looking back at their experiences.

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Austin Teague 4/15/2022 12:19 PM
This second week of doing the eco challenge was similar to the first yet it definitely feels easier. Since I have been doing it for a week it has become more routine for me. It is good to feel like you are helping the environment and it does not seem to be that big of a change. It is a nice compromise to be helping the environment and also saving time and having some self-reflection.

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Austin Teague 4/09/2022 5:20 PM
For this first week of the challenge, it has changed how I feel about making myself feel more helpful for saving water and helping the environment. Sometimes I would sit in the shower for a long time just to feel refreshed. Due to this challenge however, making it limited to less than five minutes makes me feel more energized and wanting to get out as quick as possible. Also, when I have a workday, which I would also consider a school day as well as my job, it is nice to take a breather and relax.

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