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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- 360 TOTAL
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
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 QUESTIONTransportation Stay on the GroundWhat was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Go for a Daily WalkHow do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
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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 QUESTIONNature Explore My AreaHow 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 QUESTIONEnergy Power Down the ComputerWhat 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 AMIt was pretty cold last night! But it will be much nicer this weekend.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Turn it offHow 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 AMIllinois is moving toward renewables, so eventually we may get away from coal.
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