Ryan Whitener
11/15/2023 11:03 AM
When I walk around Point Loma, I am able to pick up on the sounds emulating from my community. I can hear the waves crashing, the wind blowing, seagulls chirping, and neighbors chatting.
Ryan Whitener
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 401 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO10meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO14pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1,085minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO260gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO545minutesspent exercising
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO27peoplehelped
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UP TO545minutesspent outdoors
Ryan's actions
Community
Host A Watch Party
I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 3 person(s) who are in need each day.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
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.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 45 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
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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Ryan Whitener 11/16/2023 6:39 PMI watched Seaspiracy with my roommate, Daniel, whom was surprised and inspired by the information about the fishing industry. It is cool to see my friend become more and more passionate about sustainability by showing him unique forms of media like documentaries! -
Ryan Whitener 11/16/2023 6:38 PMBeing of service to your neighbors and friends is not only enriching, but beneficial to all individuals involved in the process! Today I helped my friend John figure out whether or not he can surf due to his medical complications. -
Ryan Whitener 11/16/2023 5:11 PMOne thing that I am extra grateful for is that I live so close to so many natural experiences. This makes it much easier and convenient to spend time doing a different, engaging activity besides being on my phone. I just finished surfing for 2 hours and I feel more energized than my phone could ever! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Go for a Daily WalkHow do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater 5-Minute ShowersName some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?
Ryan Whitener 11/14/2023 5:45 PMOne thing that I know impacts the health of water systems, from first hand experience, is untreated sewage leaks into the ocean. The Playa del Rey sewage plant spilled over 17 million gallons of untreated sewage into the pacific ocean right off the coast of Los Angeles. Although this issue is more representative of structural/organizational failure, I can take steps like being conscientious of what I am dumping into sewage plants. Maybe once I become a home owner I can begin re-purposing the water used in my house to help relieve the demand on sewage plants. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Ryan Whitener 11/14/2023 5:39 PMI think that practicing gratitude can keep oneself centered and motivated to work for a better world because it can help deflect the stress and anxiety that dampens the hope for a better world. For example, by remembering a cool act of sustainability that your friend exhibited, one might feel less alone in their journey! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Power Down the ComputerWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
Ryan Whitener 11/14/2023 5:36 PMI think some other easy things that I can do to save energy is to unplug all of my chargers and plugs from nearby outlets in my room when I am at class or asleep. I did not realize this wasted energy until recently! -
Ryan Whitener 11/14/2023 5:35 PMI feel like I spend so much time aimlessly looking at my emails and youtube when I am lacking motivation to do school work. But wow! I did not expect even just spending 15 minutes outside can give me so much more motivation and energy! -
Ryan Whitener 10/19/2023 10:20 PMThis week I have felt much more fulfilled in my ecochallenges! I think one area that I have worked really hard on this week is finding other ways to replace time on my phone through activities like surfing, walking, playing frisbee golf with my bestie, and sitting on a scenic point on campus. I am definitely curious how others find ways to use phone time!-
Emily Nies 10/20/2023 1:36 PMSpending less time on my electronics has helped me to stay more active and spend much more time outside! -
Rachael Clarke 10/19/2023 10:49 PMIt's awesome to hear you are spending time outside! I've been going for walks with my dogs and hanging out with my friends
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Ryan Whitener 10/19/2023 10:20 PMThis week I have felt much more fulfilled in my ecochallenges! I think one area that I have worked really hard on this week is finding other ways to replace time on my phone through activities like surfing, walking, playing frisbee golf with my bestie, and sitting on a scenic point on campus. I am definitely curious how others find ways to use phone time!