Karel De Preter
3/11/2021 5:17 AM
It is generated by gas, this isn't very good for wildlife or nature.
Karel De Preter
"I like earth"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 570 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO49plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1,350minutesspent exercising
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UP TO1,070minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO131pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO56disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO280gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO32meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
Karel's actions
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Water
Say No to Plastic Straws
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
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.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 90 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.
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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Karel De Preter 3/15/2021 5:24 PMCome on guys! We can Win! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Turn it offHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Switch to Cold WaterWhat do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
Karel De Preter 3/10/2021 5:33 AMAlthough it's weird to wash things with cold water, I don't mind it! -
Karel De Preter 3/09/2021 3:06 PMMy eco-challenge is going great, I love to care for the earth. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Say No to Plastic StrawsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Karel De Preter 3/09/2021 5:22 AMToday I didn't use a straw, but I did use a reusable straw for my homemade fruit smoothie. I only use straws at restaurants and since I can't go to any anyway, I never use any. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Practice Gratitude for EarthKathleen Dean Moore says that a sense of gratitude leads to a sense of moral obligation. Do you agree? How can we cultivate a sense of gratitude as individuals, and as a society?
Karel De Preter 3/09/2021 5:20 AMWhen I scoot to school in the morning, I always try to listen to the birds or breathe deeply at least once. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Brush My Teeth Without Running WaterWhat is the main water source in your region? If you don't know, how could you find out?
Karel De Preter 3/08/2021 5:21 AMAlthough it felt weird not to use water, it felt good to know that -
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?
Karel De Preter 3/08/2021 5:19 AMI set a timer to make sure I only did a 5-minute shower and it was also good for my wellbeing because else I think too much about life choices. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable MugMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
Karel De Preter 3/08/2021 5:18 AMI used reusable cups before the eco-challenge but now I understand the importance of reusable cups.