
Decha Cullen
Points Total
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- 0 This Week
- 1,391 Total
Participant Impact
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up to150disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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up to174meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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up to19pounds of paperhave been saved
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up to6,159gallons of waterhave been saved
Decha's Actions
Food
Advocate for Food Options
I will advocate for local and/or organic food options on campus.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Nature
Explore Campus Nature
I will spend time getting acquainted with the nature on or near my campus.
Food
Shop at Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op, or join a CSA.
Community
Register to Vote
I will register to vote with my state or local election office.
Water
Watch A Water Documentary
I will watch a documentary about water and the environment.
Waste
Print Double Sided
I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.
Health
DIY Non-Toxic Cleaning
I will make my own cleaning products using non-toxic ingredients - improving air quality at home or school and also protecting human and environmental health.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Health
Support Polution Reduction
I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Water
If It's Yellow Let It Mellow
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Water
Wash Only Full Loads of Laundry
I will conserve water by only doing full loads of laundry.
Water
Ditch Microbeads
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Health
Audit Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Waste
Recycle Everything I Can
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Waste
Reduce Unwanted Mail
I will reduce the amount of unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).
Health
Cut Out Harmful Self-Care Products
I will check labels on my shampoo, lotions and/or beauty products. I'll replace products that use known carcinogens such as formaldehyde, cocamide diethanolamine, DMDM hydantoin or benzene.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products
I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Food
Animal Free Diet
I will adopt a diet free of animal products.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden or window pot in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.
Food
Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, and only buying the ingredients I need.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.
Community
Connect with a Nonprofit
I will connect with a local nonprofit and find out how I can get involved.
Simplicity
De-Clutter
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Feed
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Decha Cullen 5/10/2017 5:25 PMJust finished all my finals I was nervous about. Feeling pretty good. Going for a nice leisurely walk later to unwind. -
Decha Cullen 5/09/2017 10:15 AMSpending some time writing outdoors for inspiration :) Advanced fiction portfolio due tonight! -
Decha Cullen 5/08/2017 7:08 PMThis has been the most stressful finals week yet. Just took time to turn off all electronic and sit quietly for awhile. Feeling better after some deep breathing. Good luck with finals, guys.-
Rhonda Chambers 5/09/2017 5:28 AMHang in there Decha! You've done a fabulous job and I'm sure you'll continue to excel in your academic career!
Good luck on all your finals and congratulations on winning our TCU Sustainability EcoChallenge! You've done a phenomenal job!!! ^_^
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Decha Cullen 5/07/2017 11:28 AMThe challenge shows that I have eaten 154 meatless meals during the course of this program. I am so proud to know that number is much more (since you can only choose 2 meatless meals a day). I'm so thankful this class gave me the last nudge to take the leap to veganism. I went cold turkey (no pun intended) and I'm never looking back :)-
Raquel Cephus 5/07/2017 1:35 PMThat is so awesome!! I am currently a vegetarian and am looking into transitioning into veganism
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Decha Cullen 5/04/2017 2:59 PMI'm really going to miss this class...I've learned so much! -
Decha Cullen 5/01/2017 12:45 PMOur vegan dish was beautiful and delicious!! -
Decha Cullen 4/30/2017 9:00 PMEnjoyed a nice after dinner walk in the beautiful chilly night air before finishing my research paper. -
Decha Cullen 4/26/2017 12:12 PMCan't wait to head to the farmers market after school...this is such a long week! -
Decha Cullen 4/24/2017 12:00 PMFeeling inspired by the Cowboy Compost presentation today!! -
Decha Cullen 4/23/2017 6:37 PMWent to the Ridgmar Farmer's Market for the first time in a long time. Honestly, wasn't that impressed...seems they've made it mostly a restaurant. Going to our regular farmers market in Haltom City on Tuesday...the drive works out because my mom delivers Avon orders to one of the ladies there. I highly recommend this farmer's market. Going to have to get up early one Saturday and try the Clearfork Farmer's Market sometime.