Janet Han

PLNU Sustainable Superstars Summer 2021

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
1,156 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

28

conversations

with people
UP TO

1,420

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

2,985

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

4,660

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

16

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

21

pounds of CO2

have been saved

Janet's actions

Community

Talk To My Friends and Classmates

I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 2 friends and/or classmates each day about the issue.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Building Resilience

Tend a Garden

I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Power Down the Computer

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 8 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

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

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Limit Social Media

I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 180 minute(s)

COMPLETED 26
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

Janet Han 8/13/2021 8:25 AM

Morning hike to watch the sunrise

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- Janet Han 8/20/2021 12:44 PM
  
  This was Iron Mountain :)
  
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- Professor Morrell 8/13/2021 4:02 PM
  
  Amazing! Where were you?
  
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- Professor Morrell 8/13/2021 4:01 PM
  
  Amazing! Where were you?
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

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?

Janet Han 8/13/2021 8:24 AM

I believe he is right. Having a relationship with the planet Earth and what it has to offer is a sign of respect. The way we respect the people in our lives is how we should be respecting the planet we live on. We should be celebrating every new day that rises and take care of the things that allow us to have a new day, everyday.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Power Down the Computer

What are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?

Janet Han 8/13/2021 8:20 AM

Turning off my computer completely is so easy. Other ways I can save energy is unplugging every outlet at the end of each night and see how much we use or don't use daily.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Building Resilience Tend a Garden

Have you ever had a significant experience in nature that altered your perspective or focus? If so, please describe it.

Janet Han 8/13/2021 8:19 AM

Being out in the garden is so relaxing. Being able to take care of a living plant and watching it grow and fruit is such a good feeling! I am naturally an anxious person and can never slow my mind down and being out in nature gives me the confidence to slow down and take my time.

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Janet Han 6/07/2021 10:43 AM

Ecochallenge is going well. I am more aware of what I am doing and using more often. I think twice before pull an item at the grocery store, I also find myself thinking about what other small changes I can make.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Limit Social Media

Social media can keep us connected with loved ones, make us laugh, and help us to learn new things. It can also create echo chambers and take more time than we realize or intend to give. After completing this action for a few days, how do you feel? What do you notice?

Janet Han 5/20/2021 1:04 PM

I deleted my social media Sunday night before Summer semester started and I already feel a mental change. It's only been 4 days, but I feel lighter. I'm not reaching for my phone every other minute to mindlessly scroll through ads and other peoples lives. I am finding that I am connecting more with people on a differently level than just sending memes back and forth.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Go for a Daily Walk

How do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?

Janet Han 5/20/2021 12:58 PM

When I'm walking instead of driving, I feel like I am earning my right to be here on Earth. I just feel more connected with nature. The fresh air is the best part, nothing calms me down than being outside.

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