Jason Strunk
4/01/2021 12:57 PM
Wasn't to bad just had to add in travel days instead of just flying on the same day that we arrive.
Jason Strunk
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO910minutesspent exercising
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UP TO945minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO14pounds of CO2have been saved
Jason's actions
Transportation
Stay on the Ground
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
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.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationWhat was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNatureHow do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
Jason Strunk 4/01/2021 12:56 PMI just notice a lot of the little things that I miss when driving-
Janet Beach Davis 4/02/2021 8:19 AMI always notice all the plants and potholes. And hills. You don't always realize how long a hill is when you are driving. -
Thomas Brady 4/01/2021 2:39 PMWhen I walk around tipton trails, I notice more details in the creek (such as holes where animals live) some of the plants, and the various birds that make their home in there.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNatureHow might spending more time outdoors enhance your brainpower?
Jason Strunk 4/01/2021 12:55 PMOne way it could enhance your brain power is because you are letting go of all the stressful things in life and you can think more clear. I don't know the perfect reason, but that is just what I experience.-
Janet Beach Davis 4/02/2021 8:21 AMI generally solve all the world's problems while walking. I also prepare for class, and see things that I want to tell you all. -
Thomas Brady 4/01/2021 2:40 PMI spend a lot of my free time writing screenplays for fun. When I go on walks outside, it'll boost my creativity, and make me plan out stories better.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
Jason Strunk 4/01/2021 12:53 PMTurn off lights in room, turn the water off when you are brushing your teeth, take 6 minute showers instead of 10, shut your heat/AC off when the weather is nice, open the windows. -
Jason Strunk 4/01/2021 12:51 PMIt's day one! My ecochallenge is going great besides going outside when it feels like 20!-
Janet Beach Davis 4/02/2021 8:22 AM
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Jason Strunk 4/01/2021 12:49 PMA majority of Bloomington's energy is generated at coal-fired power plants. This affects the environment, animals, and humans by polluting the air as this is one of the top sources of CO2 pollution-
Janet Beach Davis 4/02/2021 8:22 AM
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