Lana Stern
10/08/2021 10:15 AM
By keeping my phone in the other room, I was able to resist checking it as much.
Lana Stern
"Challenging myself to reduce my carbon footprint!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 431 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO425minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO25minutesspent learning
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UP TO10poundswaste composted
Lana's actions
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Find / Join A Sharing Economy
Do at Home
I will research tool libraries and other sharing economy organizations in my area and rent instead of buy next time I need something they offer.
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.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement
Do at Home
I will spend at least 20 minutes using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
Do at Home
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
Do at Home
I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.
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.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
Do at Home
I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
Do at Home
I will replace 1 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
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 QUESTIONSimplicityWhat did you notice in implementing this challenge? Was it hard to choose other activities over screen time? How did you decide to spend your time?