Ge-Sue Yang
4/13/2021 1:19 PM
I would say the most prominent water concerns are water pollution on lakes, rivers, oceans, and etc. because pollution problems have been growing rapidly.
Ge-Sue Yang
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO300gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1,073minutesspent exercising
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UP TO140minutesspent learning
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UP TO623minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO32pounds of CO2have been saved
Ge-Sue 's actions
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
Community
Join my Student Government or Local Group
I will join my neighborhood association, student government, or another local group of decision makers.
Water
Brush My Teeth Without Running Water
I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Water
Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement
I will spend at least 10 minutes using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.
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.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in recycling dumpsters or my curbside bin.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Eco-friendly GardeningWhat are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.
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Ge-Sue Yang 2/22/2021 6:52 PMI've learned that many people are struggling to stay in good condition like using clean water and eating healthy food. So it makes me realize the seriousness of environmental pollution. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Get Involved in the Water Justice MovementWho is affected by polluted water or a lack of access to water in your region? How are they affected?
Ge-Sue Yang 2/22/2021 6:45 PMI think people who are homeless could be affected by polluted water or a lack of access to water because they are in difficult situation to get clean water in outside of house. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Go for a Daily WalkHow do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
Ge-Sue Yang 2/04/2021 6:56 PMI was able to see how the life changed due to global pandemic. Many people do gardening at home and stay at home instead of going outside. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Find Local Recycling DepotsOur ability to recycle certain things ebbs and flows based upon many factors, including market demand for recyclables. Luckily there are places that accept uncommon things to recycle or dispose of in a less harmful way. What did you find when looking for places to recycle items that can't be recycled in your curbside bin?
Ge-Sue Yang 2/03/2021 7:05 PMI brought the recycle item and after cleaning inside and removing any stickers, i threw away it at home. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Power Down the ComputerWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
Ge-Sue Yang 2/03/2021 6:58 PMWhen we go outside, many people forget to turn off lights. Thus, if we turn off lights, it will help to save energy and reduce our environmental foot print. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Turn it offHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Ge-Sue Yang 2/03/2021 6:53 PMMost of the electricity generated is fueled by coal and natural gas in WA. It impacts to increase levels of CO2 and other gasses by greenhouse gases. Thus, greenhouse gases lead to global climate change and it will make humans and animals life worse and environment as well.