Marissa Brdaric (Slaysman Micro)
10/03/2023 6:43 AM
Climate change can affect our regions water supply by polluting the water decreasing water availability to people and saltwater intrusion
Marissa Brdaric (Slaysman Micro)
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 341 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO120gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO394minutesspent exercising
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UP TO10hoursvolunteered
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UP TO297minutesspent outdoors
Marissa's actions
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 10 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
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!
Simplicity
Go For A Daily Walk Outside
I will take a walk outside for 20 minutes each day.
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.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.
Water
Brush My Teeth Without Running Water
I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
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 QUESTIONWater Insulate Water Pipes and Water HeaterHow do you think climate change will affect your region’s water supply? Think about the effects of weather, storms, salinity, and sea level rise, among other changes. How can you find out more about climate change’s impact to your region's water?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Conserve Toilet WaterWhat would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?
Marissa Brdaric (Slaysman Micro) 10/03/2023 6:40 AMI think everything is good. I just think the kids on campus can be using water more efficiently -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Brush My Teeth Without Running WaterWhat is the main water source in your region? If you don't know, how could you find out?
Marissa Brdaric (Slaysman Micro) 10/03/2023 6:40 AMI do not know but I can find this out by doing some research on my college -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Enjoy the Sunrise/SunsetFather Thomas Berry says, "... our primary purpose is celebration. Celebration of the dawn and the sunset and the different seasons of the year is a religious ritual, a way in which humans can establish their integral relationship with the universe, with the planet Earth." What is your response to Berry's assertion?
Marissa Brdaric (Slaysman Micro) 10/03/2023 6:35 AMI think celebrating the sunset and sunrise is a beautiful thing that everyone should be doing -
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?
Marissa Brdaric (Slaysman Micro) 10/03/2023 6:34 AMIt helps me calm down when I am stressed and to just enjoy myself -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Go for a Daily WalkHow do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
Marissa Brdaric (Slaysman Micro) 10/03/2023 6:33 AMI get to take in the earth smell hear the birds and the trees blowing in the wind and it is much nicer and calmer