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Campus Ecochallenge

Ibiyinka Ibitoye

Human Ecology Summer 2021

"I want to turn the world's happiest moments into memories"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
468 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

advocacy action

completed
UP TO

84

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

1.0

community event

hosted or attended
UP TO

110

minutes

of additional sleep
UP TO

15

miles

traveled by foot
UP TO

9.0

miles

traveled by bike
UP TO

20

miles

traveled by bus
UP TO

142

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

11

documentaries

watched
UP TO

1.0

public official or leader

contacted
UP TO

14

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

63

miles

not traveled by car
UP TO

2.0

conversations

with people
UP TO

1,188

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

990

gallons of water

have been saved

Ibiyinka's actions

Nature

Organize a Course

I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses, such as Reconnecting with Earth, with my family, friends, co-workers, or classmates.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Building Resilience

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

I will watch 2 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Building Resilience

Advocate for More Food Options

I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Health

Support Pollution Reduction

I will spend at least 90 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 90 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Go by Bike

I will commute by bike 3 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Health

Healthy Sleep

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 300 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Transportation

Walk Instead

I will walk 20 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Health

Reduce refined sugar

I will keep track and reduce my consumption of refined sugars, including sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Transportation

Use Public Transit

I will use public transit 4 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Health

Joyful Movement

I will spend 90 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Health

Practice Loving-Kindness Meditation

I will spend 70 minutes practicing Loving-Kindness Meditation to nurture love and compassion for myself and others.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Transportation

Drive Less

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Water

Fix Leaky Faucets

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water a day or 270 (1,020 L) gallons of water a month per faucet.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

RESEARCH LOCAL WASTE SITES

I will spend 25 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

I will save up to 15 gal (56 L) of water a day or 450 gal (1,680 L) a month by installing a low-flow showerhead.

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.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

Ibiyinka Ibitoye 7/31/2021 9:37 PM
It's going really well and fun

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Ibiyinka Ibitoye 7/22/2021 12:48 PM
My campus eco-challenge is going pretty well honestly. I'm actually enjoying it and I'm also learning new things too at the same time honestly. I would say it's fun

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Building Resilience

What changes would help food insecure regions have access to local, seasonal foods? How can your choices contribute to these changes?
Ibiyinka Ibitoye 7/17/2021 9:47 AM
The objectives of this study are to evaluate the seasonality and prevalence of food insecurity among low income families with young children in rural southern Colorado, and to evaluate the relationship between food security status and child diet and growth.

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- Spencer Booker 7/22/2021 3:56 PM
  Hello Ibiyinka,
  Yes, we need to evaluate food security. I didn't know the importance of food serenity management until this unit. If it was taken seriously maybe one day we can end world hunger.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Building Resilience

How does food sovereignty address the complex transition from localized food systems to modern global food systems?
Ibiyinka Ibitoye 7/17/2021 9:46 AM
Food sovereignty is a food system in which the people who produce, distribute, and consume food also control the mechanisms and policies of food production and distribution.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature

What would you like to discuss about nature, the environment, or sustainability with your classmates, friends, family, or co-workers?
Ibiyinka Ibitoye 7/17/2021 9:40 AM
Sustainability is being in harmony with the system you are a part of and doing what is beneficial for the whole system as well as each individual part of that system. It is about taking a holistic approach rather than an individualistic approach.

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Ibiyinka Ibitoye 7/15/2021 5:44 PM
It's going on well, learning new things

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Ibiyinka Ibitoye 7/14/2021 6:07 PM
I joined the actions to complete the eco-challenge for school. I completed the water challenge, waste challenge, transportation challenge, and health challenge

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Ibiyinka Ibitoye 7/14/2021 5:52 PM
It's going on really well

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water

How do you think climate change will affect your region’s water supply? Think about the effects of weather, storms, salinity, and sea level rise, among other changes. How can you find out more about climate change’s impact to your region's water?
Ibiyinka Ibitoye 7/14/2021 5:50 PM
Climate change is already affecting water access for people around the world, causing more severe droughts and floods. Increasing global temperatures are one of the main contributors to this problem.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water

How can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?
Ibiyinka Ibitoye 7/14/2021 5:50 PM
Have a long storage life

Require little or no cooking, water, or refrigeration, in case utilities are disrupted

Meet the needs of babies or other family members who are on special diets

Meet pets’ needs

Are not very salty or spicy, as these foods increase the need for drinking water, which may be in short supply
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- Spencer Booker 7/15/2021 3:27 PM
  Hi Ibiyanka,
  
  I'm glad you have a nice food storage system. I have one as well, and when covid hit I stocked up even more. That itself taught me to be prepared for the unexpected at all times. For water we have a energy saving system that monitors how much water we use during shower, and a energy saving toilet.
  
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