Jonathan Balagot

"Reduce waste in the environment, spend more time outdoors and away from screens, and assist in promoting zero waste food prep and composting efforts on campus "

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
697 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

15

whole food meals

consumed
UP TO

18

zero-waste meals

consumed
UP TO

50

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

35

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

337

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

8.0

conversations

with people
UP TO

270

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

100

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

120

gallons of water

have been saved

Jonathan's actions

Health

Joyful Movement

I will spend 15 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Engage In Active Listening

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 8 conversations.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Whole Food Lifestyle

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

COMPLETED 11
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 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Zero-Waste Cooking

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Core Values

We may find more meaning and joy in life when our actions are aligned with our personal values. I will determine what my top 3-5 core values are so that I can better align my actions with them.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Track my Purchases

I will spend 10 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

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

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

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

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Choose a Carbon Offset

If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Go get a check up

How do you practice self care?

Jonathan Balagot 4/25/2021 9:50 AM

I do not practice self care very often, but I will start by exercising daily, prep healthy meals, choose healthier options in the dining room, and drink more water by cutting out pop.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community Engage In Active Listening

What was it like to actively listen to someone? How did both people and the conversation(s) benefit from active listening?

Jonathan Balagot 4/25/2021 6:45 AM

It gives you an opportunity to listen to a new perspective and see arguments/points for a different point of view. It did not always change my opinion on the topic but opened up my perspective.

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Jonathan Balagot 4/24/2021 8:26 AM

Improved a local bus stop today with some Trader Joe’s flowers! 🌼

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Improve a Bus Stop

In what ways can you advocate for transportation systems which minimize environmental impact while also meeting human needs?

Jonathan Balagot 4/24/2021 8:25 AM

By adding information to bus stops of gas/emission savings by carpooling rather than driving separately. Either by, Increasing bus fare, adding donation options, or including add ons to transit passes to offset carbon emissions

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Whole Food Lifestyle

Michael Pollan states that “it is better to pay the grocer (our edit: or the farmer!) than the doctor.” What are your thoughts on this assertion?

Jonathan Balagot 4/24/2021 7:12 AM

I agree on the point of if we as a person and as a community, can educate ourselves and implement ways to make better food choices, we can improve our lives in the long run by making sustainable lifestyle choices.

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Jonathan Balagot 4/23/2021 11:17 AM

I did not know a carbon offset was a thing before this challenge. I purchased a carbon offset for my upcoming summer vacation to help this cause:

SOUTHERN CARDAMOM REDD+ PROJECT
This initiative will protect a critical part of the Cardamom Mountains Rainforest, one of the most important conservation locations on the planet. The Project will support 21 villages in an effort to nurture biodiversity and create alternative livelihoods

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- Rachel Schauer 4/24/2021 5:10 PM
  
  I am so glad you were able to learn about carbon offsets through this challenge!
  
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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?

Jonathan Balagot 4/23/2021 11:07 AM

I agree with this statement as enjoying even small parts of nature like sunrise or sunset can help to establish a deeper, spiritual relationship with earth and nature.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Zero-Waste Cooking

In North America, up to 65% of food waste happens at the consumer level. Chef Steven Satterfield advocates for using every part of a vegetable. How can you incorporate using an entire vegetable (including the skins, tops, stalks, etc.) during your next meal prep?

Jonathan Balagot 4/22/2021 4:06 PM

edible portions can be used in dishes while inedible portions such as skins, tops/bottoms, can be used for stocks, or even growing a new edible portion (ex: putting the end of a green onion in water, and growing a new, edible green onion)

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Joyful Movement

What's your favorite activity(ies) in which you experience joy while being active and moving?

Jonathan Balagot 4/22/2021 4:04 PM

Playing with my dog and cat, cooking, and learning new skills.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Less Screen Time

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?

Jonathan Balagot 4/22/2021 4:03 PM

Choosing to spend time with friends and family that I enjoy spending time with made this task much easier.

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