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Jasmin R

UFV Ecochallenge 2023

"I look forward to learning more about how I can improve my daily living habits in order to help the environment. "

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
1,083 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

119

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

56

organic meals

consumed
UP TO

355

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

265

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

34

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

1.0

water collection system

installed
UP TO

270

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

10

donations

made
UP TO

289

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

10

hours

volunteered
UP TO

10

advocacy actions

completed
UP TO

474

minutes

spent outdoors

Jasmin's actions

Health

Reduce refined sugar

I will keep track and reduce my consumption of refined sugars, including sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 6 meatless meal(s) and/or 6 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

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

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Raise Money For a Nonprofit

I will raise money to support Ecochallenge.org or another nonprofit.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 10 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Collect Rain Water

I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 a day or 270 (1,020 L) gallons of water a month per faucet.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Eco-friendly Gardening

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Happiness

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

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

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Water

Trace the water that flows down the drain from your house to the largest body of water nearby. What is the route it takes?
Jasmin R 11/10/2023 10:30 PM
The largest body of water nearby would be the Fraser River! However, I am not sure if this would be the same water that my drain flows into. I would love to find out more about this!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water

Fixing leaky faucets is one of the tasks that we can easily put off until later. Good job on completing this action! How will you use the momentum from completing this action to increase your water efficiency in other ways?
Jasmin R 11/10/2023 10:23 PM
I definitely feel more motivated to pay attention to other water sources in my household that may be leaky or not as efficient and to be more mindful of the amount of water that I am using (showers, dishes, laundry).

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water

What are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.
Jasmin R 11/10/2023 10:17 PM
I live near areas in the lower mainland that are prone to flooding. Many of my friends had to evacuate during the floods and this was/has been a major water concern in our area. The other day, our drain was full of leaves and the water had rose to a concerning height as the rain was very heavy. This reminds me to be mindful about the area that I live in and to ensure that drains and the other features of my area are kept safe to prevent flooding.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community

How do/can Ecochallenge.org programs help you develop a stronger sense of community?
Jasmin R 11/10/2023 6:58 PM
The ecochallenge has helped develop a stronger sense of community through sharing connections and comments in the discussion posts! I have enjoyed reading everyone’s reflections and I appreciate all of the encouraging comments :)

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Jasmin R 11/10/2023 12:35 PM
Yesterday I donated some clothes to MCC! I also went thrift shopping and bought some new clothes! I try to donate and thrift clothes as often as I can!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Why do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our planet and other people?
Jasmin R 11/10/2023 12:32 PM
The higher income in richer countries may be an indicator of their higher meat consumption. The production and distribution of meat can be harmful to the planet through the release of greenhouse gases which contributes to global warming and pollution in the environment.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity

How is creativity a necessary ingredient for practicing simplicity?
Jasmin R 11/10/2023 12:24 PM
Sometimes when I see or hear the word “creativity” I think of doing more / putting in extra effort. However, simplicity can help form creativity into something that may be easier to approach. For example, if we clear distractions, focus on one thing at a time, and simplify directions we may be able to complete tasks more efficiently!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity

What did you notice in implementing this challenge? Was it hard to choose other activities over screen time? How did you decide to spend your time?
Jasmin R 11/09/2023 8:54 PM
I often get headaches or feel tired after looking at screens for long periods of time. In implementing this challenge, I felt a lot more refreshed as I encouraged myself to go on a walk or organize instead of staying on my laptop! It was easy to find activities and I overall felt more motivated!

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- Samantha G 11/10/2023 12:13 PM
  I do too! It can be really hard to avoid screens for me, since I spend the majority of my workday in front of a computer. Then I go home to do my schoolwork and continue working on my computer, so as a practice, I try to take a lot of breaks to get away from my computer! If I can't, I try to follow the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look at something 20 ft. away for 20 seconds I find it helps, especially if you are able to look outside!
  
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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?
Jasmin R 11/09/2023 8:50 PM
I appreciated this quote and it reminded me of the importance of celebrating the big successes but also the little successes. Celebration also ties into expressing gratitude and being thankful which I think is very important :)

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Jasmin R 11/09/2023 8:41 PM
This week, the campus ecochallenge has been going well! I feel like I have had a bit more time to complete some of the reflection questions as well as read some of the other reflections and comments! I will definitely miss having this challenge but I am excited to continue reflecting on myself and my contributions to the environment day to day.

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