Angel Vu
"I want to learn how to be better for my environment by educating myself and my friends "
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,802 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO40gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO3.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO6.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO2,237minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO64pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO58pounds of paperhave been saved
Angel's actions
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 1 meal(s) each day from local producers.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 3 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Nature
Do Nature Activities
I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 30 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 20 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Transportation
Improve a Bus Stop
I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.
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.
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.
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.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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.
Waste
Choose Two-Sided Printing
I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided when I have to print documents.
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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsWhy do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our planet and other people?
Angel Vu 11/30/2020 9:33 PMRicher countries eat more meat than other places because meat is a luxury, many countries rely on animals for resources. Eating more meat results in water waste.
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REFLECTION QUESTION
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Angel Vu 11/30/2020 12:45 AMPracticing gratitude has changed my perspective on the environment, I am so grateful for everything that I have and I want to continue to be grateful for the beautiful environment that we have which motivates me to be better. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Heat and Cool NaturallyWhat are other ways you could use the power of the sun to reduce your own environmental footprint?
Angel Vu 11/30/2020 12:43 AMNow I never turn on the lights when it is light out. Now I will always open the window and let natural light in and only turn on lights when it is absolutely necessary. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Power Down the ComputerWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
Angel Vu 11/30/2020 12:38 AMEvery time that I leave a room now I make sure that all lights are off and that if I am not using a electronic device that it is unplugged because even if something is off and it is still plugged in it takes energy