Connor Cajigal
"It’s time to give back, innit"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,517 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0community eventshosted or attended
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UP TO7.0conversationswith people
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UP TO82disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO84gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO4.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO681minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO803minutesspent exercising
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UP TO155minutesspent learning
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UP TO306minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO115plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO3.3pounds of paperhave been saved
Connor's actions
Simplicity
Organize a Course
Do at Home
I will organize Ecochallenge.org's discussion course A Different Way: Living Simply in a Complex World with my family, friends, co-workers, or classmates.
Community
Host a Watch Party
Do at Home
I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.
Energy
Upgrade My Windows
Do at Home
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
Do at Home
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Waste
Launch a Recycling Program
I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.
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.
Community
Sign Up to Vote
Do at Home
I will make sure I’m registered to vote. While I’m at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!
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.
Simplicity
Research My Investment Portfolio
Do at Home
I will find out what stocks and bonds are in my investment account portfolio to determine if they align with my values (e.g. environmental, social responsibility, community).
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.
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.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
Do at Home
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 3 gallons (11 L) of water per faucet every day.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
Do at Home
I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
Do at Home
I will spend 20 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
Do at Home
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Water
Ditch the Lawn
Do at Home
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.
Health
Forgiveness
Do at Home
I will begin, or continue, on the journey of forgiving myself and/or other(s). I may do this through journaling, meditation, prayer, and/or talking with a licensed healthcare professional.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Health
Take Control
Do at Home
Both systemic and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Health
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
Do at Home
I will spend 20 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Waste
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
Do at Home
I will spend 30 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
Do at Home
I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
Do at Home
I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Healthy Sleep
Do at Home
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 20 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Practice Gratitude for Earth
Do at Home
I will spend 10 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Joyful Movement
Do at Home
I will spend 30 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.
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 QUESTIONSimplicity Organize a CourseHow can you use Ecochallenge.org programs to help mobilize your community to take action toward a sustainable future?
Connor Cajigal 10/27/2021 12:40 PMHaving the structure from the Ecochallange provides a way to give out honest, detailed information from a reliable source. Having them be a leader in this space encourages others to join the “team”, where our end goal is to create a more sustainable future. -
Connor Cajigal 10/27/2021 7:54 AMThe final lap! Here’s to a great eco-challenge thus far -
Connor Cajigal 10/26/2021 12:39 PMThe challenge is almost over, but the habits are sure to continue. What a fun way to spend October :) -
Connor Cajigal 10/25/2021 8:10 AMHappy Monday! Final stretch of the competition:) -
Connor Cajigal 10/24/2021 10:53 AMToday we’re tackling more “no waste” cooking, excited to try it again -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Host a Watch PartyWhat did you learn about in the documentary you watched? How did it make you feel?
Connor Cajigal 10/24/2021 10:53 AMIt was eye opening to learn more about American law enforcement and the contemporary prison system. It made me nauseous at how stacked the power is against marginalized groups, and how recidivism continues due to it being at times the more supported option. -
Connor Cajigal 10/23/2021 1:25 PMTodays task is learning how to safely compost from home, I miss the huge compost bins that I had at home where everything was neatly stored and went to a commercial facility. -
Connor Cajigal 10/22/2021 6:00 PMFriday is here and it’s time to relax! Have a great weekend party people -
Connor Cajigal 10/22/2021 11:46 AMI’ve really enjoyed having the coffee machine in our lobby, I appreciate how there’s signage posted to bring your own mug. Everyone I’ve seen utilize that machine has brought their own cup, very cool! -
Connor Cajigal 10/21/2021 8:42 AMThursday again already! Usually towards the end of the week I get tired of my routine, but the eco challenge keeps me on my toes and excited to keep going :)