2. Making recycling easier for them.
Mahsha Ahanchian
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 980 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO5.0conversationswith people
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UP TO3.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO2.0donationsmade
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO0.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO7.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO485minutesspent learning
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UP TO180minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO742minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO262pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO3.3pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
Mahsha's actions
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
Do at Home
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
Simplicity
Research Impact Investing
Do at Home
Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and determine if it is right for me.
Simplicity
Core Values
Do at Home
We may find more meaning and joy in life when our actions are aligned with our personal values. I will determine what my top 3-5 core values are so that I can better align my actions with them.
Community
Connect with a Nonprofit
Do at Home
I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
Community
Support Native Communities
Do at Home
I will use the resource links provided and spend 60 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
Do at Home
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.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
Do at Home
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
Do at Home
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
Do at Home
I will spend 60 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Transportation
Stay on the Ground
Do at Home
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
Do at Home
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Nature
Organize a Course
Do at Home
I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses, such as 'Reconnecting with Earth', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
Nature
Forage for My Food
Do at Home
I will use the resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
Waste
Go Paperless
Do at Home
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Engage In Active Listening
Do at Home
I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 3 conversations.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Watch a Documentary about Racial Injustice
Do at Home
I will watch 2 documentary(ies) about systemic racism.
Waste
Carry my Trash
Do at Home
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Simplicity
Family Game Hour
Do at Home
I will spend quality time with family and friends by playing low-tech game(s) and/or through the spirit of imagination.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
Do at Home
I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 60 minute(s)
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
Do at Home
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Water
Calculate My Water Footprint
Do at Home
I will calculate my Water Footprint to learn about my tap water use and "virtual water" use.
Energy
Calculate the Carbon Footprint of my Household
Do at Home
I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.
Energy
Power Saving Settings
Do at Home
I will learn about and update the power saving settings on my computer to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emission
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
Do at Home
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
Energy
Turn It Off
Do at Home
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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 QUESTIONNature Organize a CourseWhat would you like to discuss about nature, the environment, or sustainability with your family, friends, coworkers or classmates?
Mahsha Ahanchian 10/27/2021 2:42 PM1. By introducing them to your favorite eco-friendly products and services.
2. Making recycling easier for them. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Connect with a NonprofitWhat inspires you to act toward a more sustainable community?
Mahsha Ahanchian 10/27/2021 2:39 PMSustainable community infrastructure is vital for creating and maintaining strong communities. They act as a catalyst for expanding social and economic opportunities, which in turn uplift the quality of life. -
Mahsha Ahanchian 10/27/2021 2:32 PMUntil the next eco-challenge, I hope to continue what I've started and even learn and try new things. -
Mahsha Ahanchian 10/27/2021 1:53 PMLast Day of the Challenge.Please check your accounts and finalize your achievements. Thank you for the amazing job you did. -
Mahsha Ahanchian 10/27/2021 1:45 PMTo all GICW Participants, "What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make," (Jane Goodall). You have all made a difference by choosing to participate in this eco-challenge. -
Mahsha Ahanchian 10/27/2021 1:44 PM"What we are doing to the forests of the world is but a mirror reflection of what we are doing to ourselves and to one another." – Mahatma Gandhi -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Explore My AreaHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place -- your deep knowledge of and appreciation for your surroundings?
Mahsha Ahanchian 10/27/2021 1:41 PMI’ve always found that hiking in nature makes me feel happier, and of course decreased stress may be a big part of the reason why.
It makes us more connected to each other and the world at large. Stronger feelings of belonging give both adults and children more reason to protect the world in which they live. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Justice for the Whole Community Watch a Documentary about Food SovereigntyHow does food sovereignty address the complex transition from localized food systems to modern global food systems?
Mahsha Ahanchian 10/27/2021 1:35 PMFood sovereignty recognizes that local territories often cross geopolitical borders and ensures the rights of local communities to inhabit and use their territories; it promotes positive interaction between geographically diverse food providers to resolve conflict; and it rejects the privatization of natural resources. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Family Game HourHow does being playful with others enrich your life?
Mahsha Ahanchian 10/27/2021 1:32 PMPlay can also stimulate your imagination, Improve relationships and your connection to others. Sharing laughter and fun can foster empathy, compassion, trust, and intimacy with others. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Personal Waste AuditWhy is it often difficult to understand the impacts our purchases and waste have on other people, animals, and places?
Mahsha Ahanchian 10/27/2021 1:31 PMKey issues contributing to food waste include supermarket promotions and packaging, a diminished cultural focus on the preparation and management of food and household size.