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April 1 - April 30, 2025

JAC Sustainability

John Abbott College

POINTS TOTAL

  • 717 TODAY
  • 717 THIS WEEK
  • 14,237
    TOTAL

team impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    new places
    explored
  • UP TO
    117
    species
    logged
  • UP TO
    25
    plastics audits
    conducted
  • UP TO
    6.0
    carbon footprints
    calculated
  • UP TO
    119
    expressions of gratitude
    shared
  • UP TO
    5.0
    products
    replaced
  • UP TO
    114
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    2.0
    sharing economies
    explored
  • UP TO
    2.0
    energy audits
    conducted
  • UP TO
    10
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    923
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    113
    single-use bags
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    61
    pieces of litter
    picked up
  • UP TO
    6.0
    water footprints
    calculated
  • UP TO
    1,700
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    78
    donations
    made
  • UP TO
    608
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables
  • UP TO
    8,191
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    2,107
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    4.0
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    4.0
    community events
    hosted or attended
  • UP TO
    7.0
    local or diverse businesses
    supported
  • UP TO
    10
    ideas
    shared
  • UP TO
    123
    random acts of kindness
    completed
  • UP TO
    2.0
    neighbors
    met
  • UP TO
    225
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    1,810
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    1,432
    minutes
    spent learning

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Recent updates from this team
  • April 14 at 7:12 PM
    I can't believe we are already two weeks in! We are halfway through the challenge. I think I chose more actions than I could do, but I'll try however I can, to do most of them :)
  • April 14 at 4:44 PM
    evening walk to help me sleep!
  • April 14 at 4:08 PM
    I love finding nature’s treasures! (Hawk skull and brachiopod fossil)
  • April 14 at 1:53 PM
    I assisted the JAC Green Team by digging up some raspberry and asparagus plants and potting them for a plant sale. This was one hour. I am also helping a friend this week by teaching her some advanced search skills which should take about 1-2 hours. This weekend, I also helped a friend who returned to university by reviewing her thesis and...
  • April 14 at 1:46 PM
    I didn’t quite meet my goal but I sat and meditated even though it was a rush day. I was I rerouted but for a great opportunity for my students ( Yes, when it’s calm , I try to meditate in my office not during office hours!)
  • April 14 at 1:04 PM
    So happy to be photosynthesizing in this warm weather!
  • April 14 at 10:28 AM
    It was so lovely to spend time outdoors in the spring sunshine!
  • April 14 at 7:42 AM
    Through the eco challenge I was made aware of hand washing dishes vs dishwasher usage. Researching the amount of water used on economy cycles was less than hand washing. Or going old school using the "basin" method. The not so popular "if it's yellow let it mellow, if it's brown flush it down." Family decision needed there!
  • April 14 at 5:22 AM
    Finally getting a call for my follow up appointments and being able to go made me feel a bit more secure, and provided a sense of reassurance.
  • April 14 at 5:15 AM
    The weather is looking nicer and nicer! Unfortunately, it looks like they're calling for snow/rain on Wednesday :(

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