Morrow Botros
8/13/2020 11:40 AM
The next step would be recycling my shower water. And recycle rain water in the winter. I'm also working towards fixing any leaky fixtures in my home.
Morrow Botros
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 2,275 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO400gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO172meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO1,800minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO2,340minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO42poundswaste composted
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UP TO45pounds of CO2have been saved
Morrow's actions
Health
Healthy Sleep
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 120 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Health
Reduce refined sugar
I will keep track and reduce my consumption of refined sugars, including sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
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
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.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
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.
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 QUESTIONWater 5-Minute ShowersName some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Reduce refined sugarBefore you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?
Morrow Botros 8/13/2020 11:39 AMI feel great cutting down my sugar intake. I don't have that "crash" I would feel mid day! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Healthy SleepConsider how many hours of sleep you get now. How would you like to shift your sleep patterns? What are you finding works for you to be successful in this action?
Morrow Botros 8/13/2020 11:38 AMI would like to sleep for 8 hours every night. I found that not looking of being active on any type of electronics before bed has helped me fall asleep quicker -
Morrow Botros 5/13/2020 4:00 PMThe tree stopped producing avocados last year. I'm hoping the compost will be a good fertilizer for it. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Eat MindfullyMindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How do your eating experiences differ when practicing mindfulness?
Morrow Botros 5/13/2020 3:41 PMMindful eating is more enjoyable. You can better taste your foods, with less distractions. -
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?
Morrow Botros 5/13/2020 3:39 PMReducing meat consumption will reduce the pressures on land use ans also land consumption.-
Morrow Botros 5/13/2020 4:19 PMI meant to say less pressure on land use and reduced water consumption, as meat require large amounts of fertilizers, fuel, and pesticides while releasing greenhouse gases.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Compost Food WasteNew to composting? Be sure to check out the action resource links to learn tips and more about it. As you transition from throwing food away to composting, what do you notice about how much you are tossing? How will you use your compost once it is ready?
Morrow Botros 5/13/2020 3:02 PMI have a dying avocado tree. I'm going to use the compost as fertilizer. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Adjust the ThermostatYour 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?
Morrow Botros 5/13/2020 2:55 PMI can power down my lap top when it's not in use. I can make sure I have a full load of laundry before running the washer and air dry cloth.