Josh Albrecht
10/17/2023 7:15 PM
Help clean up trash for community day
Josh Albrecht
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 374 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.1pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO5.0minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO180minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO2.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO40gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO340minutesspent exercising
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UP TO12hoursvolunteered
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UP TO270minutesspent outdoors
Josh's actions
Community
SIGN UP TO VOTE
I will make sure I’m registered to vote. While I’m at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 10 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
Health
Learn More about Food Apartheid
What can lack of access to nutritious food affect a community? How can having access to nutritious food help a community become more resilient?
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 1 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.
Waste
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus to reduce pollution in the environment and in local communities.
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.
Energy
Upgrade My Windows
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 120 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Energy
Heat and Cool Naturally
I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.
Waste
Reduce Single-Use Disposables
Cheap, single-use items and disposable packaging end up blowing around as litter more often in poor and POC-majority neighborhoods. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.
Water
Take shorter showers
Taking shorter showers save more water
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 60 minute(s) each day.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Simplicity
Go For A Daily Walk Outside
I will take a walk outside for 15 minutes each day.
Simplicity
Meditate
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 10 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.
Food
Visit A Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
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 QUESTIONCommunity Volunteer in my CommunityWhat is one thing you can do to help your community become more sustainable?
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Daniel Cresswell 10/18/2023 12:01 PMPlant some trees around the area
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Reduce Single-Use DisposablesWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What did you substitute or could be substituted instead?
Josh Albrecht 10/13/2023 6:16 AMSome single us item's I use are water bottles and I substitute water bottle with a refillable Gatorade bottle. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Reduce Single-Use DisposablesWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What did you substitute or could be substituted instead?
Josh Albrecht 10/13/2023 6:16 AMSome single us item's I use are water bottles and I substitute water bottle with a refillable Gatorade bottle. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Heat and Cool NaturallyWhat are other ways you could use the power of the sun to reduce your own environmental footprint?
Josh Albrecht 10/13/2023 6:15 AMBy unplugging chargers that aren't being used out of outlets to save energy -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity MeditateWhat would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Go For A Daily Walk OutsideFresh air and movement are good for our entire being and can help us think more clearly and creatively. How does taking a walk each day affect yourself and/or your work?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Spend Time OutsideRachel Carson said that we need the beauty and mysteries of the natural world for our spiritual and emotional development. Does that ring true for you? What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time indoors?
Josh Albrecht 10/13/2023 6:09 AMThis is true to me beacuse being outdoors helps clear and relax my mind. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Power Down the ComputerWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Go for a Daily WalkHow do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
Josh Albrecht 10/13/2023 6:06 AMI get to explore more of downtown york and going in all the little stores -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
