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Archan Apte

Hawaii Five-0

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 672 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    2,055
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    109
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    38
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    1,184
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    4.0
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    1.0
    community event
    hosted or attended
  • UP TO
    1,184
    minutes
    spent outdoors

Archan's actions

Simplicity

De-Clutter My Home or Dorm Room

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home or dorm room.

COMPLETED 32
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 36
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Join An Outdoor Project

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community while observing best practices in my region for not spreading COVID-19.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 10 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 24
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 10 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 35
DAILY ACTIONS

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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    Archan Apte 12/05/2024 5:06 PM
    • 38 DAY STREAK
    It is going well so far, the minute changes are not too difficult to do but decreases the the ecological footprint. Simple things such as walking instead of driving or taking public transport goes a long way. Changes to my diet have also helped
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature
    How well do you know the area you stay in -- whether your hometown or your campus community? In what ways is a deep knowledge of your surroundings -- known as a 'sense of place' -- important to you?
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    Archan Apte 12/05/2024 5:00 PM
    • 38 DAY STREAK
    Helped to restore Lo'i Kalo patches which were used for growing Taro. It was a lot of fun as I was chest deep in water moving blocks of dirt and roots in order to form an island to grow Taro.
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    Archan Apte 11/25/2024 6:31 PM
    • 38 DAY STREAK
    Over the weekend I spent time volunteering at Kaha garden which allowed me to stay off of screens and spend lots of time outside. When I came home I also felt in the mood for cleaning up and organising my living space.
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      Kayleigh Mosher 12/03/2024 4:21 PM
      • 56 DAY STREAK
      love this! I always feel productive after being in nature and staying off my phone.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste
    Maybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
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    Archan Apte 11/14/2024 5:13 PM
    • 38 DAY STREAK
    I always keep a mug at home and sometimes carry one with me
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste
    While water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
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    Archan Apte 11/14/2024 5:10 PM
    • 38 DAY STREAK
    I always carry a reusable water bottle around with me in order to prevent myself from buying bottles beverages
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity
    What 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?
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    Archan Apte 11/14/2024 5:09 PM
    • 38 DAY STREAK
    Spent a night out fishing with friends instead of usually staying home and watching tv
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature
    How do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
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    Archan Apte 11/14/2024 5:07 PM
    • 38 DAY STREAK
    Spent a lot of time outside for a field lab collecting water samples and collecting chlorophyll
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity
    How can you prevent yourself from accumulating more unnecessary things in the future?
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    Archan Apte 10/17/2024 5:12 PM
    • 38 DAY STREAK
    Usually I try to live in a nice clean space. Personally I try to only purchase and keep items that I need need rather than just want. Living alone in a small apartment does help with that.
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    Archan Apte 10/03/2024 6:35 PM
    • 38 DAY STREAK
    It is going well as I have been walking almost everyday and using a reusable water bottle.
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