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Daylyn Reese 12/01/2023 11:23 AMEating less meat positively affects the environment because livestock, cows especially, are a large source of carbon dioxide emissions. Additionally, livestock manure, especially chicken, is a major source of water contamination.
Jocelyn Stara
"HPU sharks mission to start make daily eco friendly actions to help the environment and to educate our peers through our actions. "
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,107 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO10minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO4.0more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO25minutesspent outdoors
Jocelyn's actions
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 5 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
Energy
Heat and Cool Naturally
I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 5 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.
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.
Health
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
I will spend 10 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 1 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 2 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Water
Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement
I will spend at least 4 minutes using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthHow does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?
Jocelyn Stara 11/30/2023 10:57 PMEating more veggies helps the planet and with everything it does for it -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicityWhat 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?
Jocelyn Stara 11/30/2023 10:41 PMIt wasn’t hard to get myself to do other things than be in my phone for me it gave me real motivation to get stuff done -
Jocelyn Stara 11/30/2023 7:48 PMThis challenge has created a sense of purpose for what I am doing! I am actually helping the environment -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyWhat are other ways you could use the power of the sun to reduce your own environmental footprint?
Jocelyn Stara 11/30/2023 7:43 PMYou can use solar power, it is the best way to use solar and it’s eco friendly. You can also use natural light to light your house during the day -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyYour utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your ZIP code, region, and/or state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?
Jocelyn Stara 11/30/2023 7:42 PMFor starters you can stop leaving the lights on when you leave a room. You can also turn the thermostat off when you leave for a weekend -
Jocelyn Stara 11/30/2023 7:41 PMI googled about where our food comes from today and it was very fascinating -
Jocelyn Stara 11/30/2023 4:25 PMThe more i do certain daily actions the more i am realizing how easy it is to change little things in my daily life I -
Jocelyn Stara 11/30/2023 4:22 PMI began this week trying not to sit on my phone while i eat and I actually am enjoying it -
Jocelyn Stara 11/30/2023 4:21 PMI have noticed while taking the bus is an inconvenience, it usually makes me feel good about myself and what i am doing for the environment -
Jocelyn Stara 11/30/2023 4:20 PMI have begun to remember to take my bags to target when i go so I don’t have to keep on buying the reusable bags and wasting them